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Putting out into Deep Water – Lectio Divina – February 7, 2010

February 7, 2010 By Jean Wise

     One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat.
   When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”
   Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” Luke 5:1-5 (NIV)
PUT OUT INTO DEEP WATER.
Lord, what are you asking of me? Deep water isn’t safe. I can’t touch the bottom where I can have control. I drift at the mercy of the waves out there.  I gasp for breath between gulps of salt water. I don’t know what is lurking below my feet as I franticly paddle to keep my head above water. And you want me to live this way?
I think I will linger along the shore where the shallow water is so much safer, calmer, and peaceful. Have a good trip…..
I noticed Peter protested too. But wait, he also obeyed.  Rereading this passage I see Peter listened to you, first on the shore while he worked, washing his nets. Then with you in the boat a little from the shore. A gradually pushing out into deeper waters – all the while taking in your words and soaking in your presence. 
Lord I am not sure what deep waters you are calling me into but I see now the sacred process.  Listen, abide,obey. Listen, abide, obey. Listen, abide obey.  
Step by step, always in your presence I learn to trust you no matter the depth of the water. 
I listen, abide, and obey and follow you into deep water.

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  1. blankColleen says

    February 9, 2010 at 4:52 am

    Thanks for sharing this. I need to be reminded that God is in control and I need not fear.

  2. blankJean Wise says

    February 8, 2010 at 3:52 pm

    Thanks for all the comments. What fascinated me the most about this verse, this time, was that Jesus gradually took them deeper. It was abrupt and he stayed with them the entire time.

  3. blankKaren says

    February 7, 2010 at 10:30 pm

    Listen, abide, obey. That’s a book title, Jeanie!!! Sometimes I dread what the deep waters hold, but I have to remind myself who holds me. Thanks Jeanie

  4. blankKINDRED HEART WRITERS says

    February 7, 2010 at 10:28 pm

    It’s is only in the deep water we show Him our trust and our love. I have been there a few times and even though the experience is rather frightening I pray I will be willing to go out deeper each time He tells me to go. Thanks Jeanie…Clella

  5. blankJean Wise says

    February 7, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    God call us deeper but stays with us as we grow too. Gotta love Him!!

  6. blankJohnnie says

    February 7, 2010 at 5:39 pm

    Peter showed great courage by getting out of the boat even though he faltered once he was on the water.

    So glad that we get lots of chances to show our courage and to overcome our frailties.

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