Pastor Leon’s SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer

August 19: Jeremiah 45-47; Psalm 105; John 21

Scripture: John (NIV) 21:3 “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.
4 Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.

Observation: After the resurrection, the disciples had some time by themselves. They returned to their old way of life—they went fishing. They fished all night with no success until at the direction from the stranger on the shore they cast their nets on the right side of the boat. Then their net was full. Even in their own profession they could not be successful without the Lord’s input. That night their success was proof of His presence!

Application: I wonder how many times I have tried my best with no success while Jesus watched from a distance. I did not recognize His presence, so I stumbled along doing the best I knew how to do. I need to recognize His presence (He is always with me.) I also need to recognize His voice and follow His direction.

Prayer: Lord, you are the expert at all things. May I be quick to hear and quick to do. May my success be proof of your presence, not my own wisdom and ability. Amen

Pastor Leon

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