Goals, Expertise, and Huge Hauls of Fish

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Goals, Expertise, and Huge Hauls of Fish

https://faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm/episode/goals-expertise-and-huge-hauls-of-fish

Trust a lot in your own goals and expertise? Episode 106 of Faithful on the Clock uses the miraculous catches of fish to put your trust back in the provision and understanding of God.

Timestamps:

[00:04] - Intro

[00:34] - Luke 5 tells how Jesus got into Simon Peter’s boat and provided a haul of fish so big they could barely handle it. The catch helped Simon Peter recognize Jesus as Lord.

[02:57] - There was something about Jesus that made Simon Peter set aside his own expertise and trust Him. One lesson from Luke 5 is that you can trust God to have you start using new expertise you might not even realize you have.

[05:21] - In the second miraculous catch story in John 21, which happens after the crucifixion, Simon Peter tells the other disciples he’s going to go fish.

[05:52] - Simon Peter might have gone fishing after the crucifixion to provide a meal, but also because in the chaos, he needed a familiar job to feel calm. Be careful that in trying moments, you still move forward if needed, rather than defaulting back to what you know.

[07:50] - Jesus appears to the disciples as they fish on the Sea of Galilee and provides another miraculous catch. The number of fish might be significant, indicating who Jesus is. But the catch helped the disciples realize it was Jesus on the shore.

[09:53] - Jesus prepared a meal for the disciples on the shore of the Sea of Galilee in advance. He might have been trying to send a message not just about His identity, but also about trusting in His provision.

[10:58] - We often trust our own expertise and provision rather than God’s. But God is very clear we do not need to do this and that we should not worry about our lives. This includes elements like getting certifications, landing clients, etc.

[12:44] - Recap

[13:24] - Prayer

[13:49] - Outro/What’s coming up next

Key takeaways:

• In the first miraculous catch of fish where Jesus calls His first disciples, Simon Peter learned it was OK to leave all of the expertise and investment he had to learn from and do the work of Jesus. He allowed Jesus to take control and reset His path. In the same way, sometimes you might have to let go of the expertise and goals you have for yourself.
• After the crucifixion, Simon Peter defaulted to his old area of expertise (fishing), likely as a way of finding calm and orienting himself. If you find yourself needing to step into something new, be careful not to let what is familiar hold you back from where you need to go.
• The second miraculous catch of fish reminded the disciples Who Jesus was. It showed the growth in their faith, as well as the planning and provision God does on our behalf.
• We do not need to rely only on our own expertise and provision. Rather, we can lean on the expertise and provision of God.

• The Miraculous Catch of Fish | Angel Studios
• 153 Fishes = I AM G-D? | Verse By Verse Ministry International

CTAs:

• Name the areas you consider yourself an expert in. What would you feel if those areas suddenly could not be part of your life?
• Seek at least three experts to talk to. Let your conversations with them increase your humility. Apply your learning in a way that can testify for God.

What’s coming up next:

Professionals today stress being positive. But Episode 107 of Faithful on the Clock explains how to prevent that advice from lapsing into accepting cat-poster Christianity as you study Scripture.

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