The Big Send – Part 1: Choose Jesus’ Mission
Luke 5:1–11
Series Memory Verse: “Again he said, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.'” John 20:21 (p.828)
- Choose Jesus’ Mission In Every Situation.
- Let Him in, even when you’re exhausted.
“When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, ‘Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.’ ‘Master,’ Simon replied, ‘we worked hard all last night and didn’t catch a thing.’” Luke 5:4-5a (p.784)
- Choose obedience over comfort.
“But if you say so, I’ll let the nets down again.” And this time their nets were so full of fish they began to tear! A shout for help brought their partners in the other boat, and soon both boats were filled with fish and on the verge of sinking.” Luke 5:5-6 (p.784)
- Choose Jesus’ mission, whatever the cost.
“When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, ‘Oh, Lord, please leave me—I’m such a sinful man.’ For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him. His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed. Jesus replied to Simon, ‘Don’t be afraid! From now on you’ll be fishing for people!’ And as soon as they landed, they left everything and followed Jesus.” Luke 5:8-11 (p.784)
My Next Step This Week: Identify one area of your life where you’ve been holding the nets too tightly and intentionally surrender it to Him.