This is the Breathe Meditation for the week.  Written and produced to help you know, love, and enjoy God, to follow Him with your heart, and to love like Jesus.

For six episodes we are looking at what the Bible says about how we can weather unavoidable headwinds and hardship. In this episode, we learn about deep water.

It’s not uncommon that Jesus invites us to put out into the deep water and let our nets down for a catch of fish. Luke 5:4b paraphrase

Peter and his friends got blanked the night before.  Jesus knows where the fish are.  Testing their patience, He asks them to go out again, to deep water, and let the heavy nets out again.

What is Jesus asking you to go out again to do?

If it’s not fish what is it?

It may be unfinished promises or projects, poorly executed promises, half-hearted commitments to family, friends, or co-workers.

Listen to that tap on your shoulder -- that one thing that nags and lingers whispering “unfinished” in your heart.

Name it and then ask, “Jesus, what would you have me do?”

What work is involved in the depths of deep water?

It may involve detoxing from old habits, untangling the mess by slowing down or declaring a season of study, meditation, or service.

What are your modern-day heavy nets?

Most likely these are the nuts and bolts of your life.  Perhaps it’s your morning private time with God, time with your wife and kids?  Maybe it’s following through on the pace of your life, health, or finances?

For a few days, take these three questions to God.  Ask Him to help you answer them. Only God, your best friend, sees the pickle you are in and can help you.  Sit with Him as you pray, listen, and take notes.

You must stay close to Jesus.

Listen deeply every morning, afternoon, and evening.  Remember, He not only knows the depths you are navigating and the weight of the burdens you are carrying…  But He also knows where the fish are.

Prayer

Where else can I go God but to you?  Some things are going well for me while in other areas I am drifting or playing in the shallow end of the pool.  I am willing to go out again, into deep water, and do the heavy net work so long as You go with me.  Thank You!  Amen

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