As I read and studied the life of Peter during the time Jesus came into his life, something jumped out at me--Gods-Financial Miracles and Provision!
I'm going to tell you about how Jesus told Peter to cast his net into the water and he caught--so--many--fish that his net was breaking!
It took the help of another boat, to help him bring in ALL of the fish that he had caught. It was within seconds of obeying an instruction from the Master. He had more than enough.
The Master's Provision! Thank goodness for Gods-Financial Miracles and Provision...
Is God still providing financial miracles? I believe so...
I'm going to show you Gods-Financial Miracles and Provision...how he done it for Peter and HE will do it for you!
He will meet ALL of your needs...if that means giving you Gods-Financial Miracles, then HE will.
Luke 5:1-11
Hmmm.....Gods-<a href="http://www.thehumblemumble.com">Financial Miracles</a> and Provision...
As I was thinking about this passage, it dawned on me, prior to this miracle, Peter was a disciple, BUT had kept his job as a fisherman, for approximately a year and a half. He followed Jesus after work. After finishing his fisherman duties, he faithfully would follow Jesus.
To compare the scene of Gods Financial Miracles to today, Peter would be working the grave yard shift, 11pm - 7am; Monday – Friday.
After finishing his work each day. Peter would go and be with Jesus.
Much like us today; going to church after we've worked all week. Some of us attend bible studies and go to church on Wednesday evenings and Sundays or whatever day(s) your church has services and fellowship.
So what was different about this day? He left “all” and followed HIM...
Peter had seen Jesus’ miracles before, because his mother – in – law was healed by Jesus, prior to the day of the “big catch”; Luke 4:38-39.
So why did Peter leave behind Everything and follow him (Jesus)?
I believe that the reason he kept working was like many of us, he simply needed the money. God seen that and whenever he was at a place in his life of complete surrender...
Here came Gods-Financial Miracles and Provision. The more than enough; abundant, over flowing, and net breaking kind!
Peter was dedicated to Jesus and was with him every opportunity that he didn't have to work.
Jesus saw that desire and dedication in Peter and miraculously led him to Gods-Financial Miracles, and Provision...
He provided him with more fish than one boat could carry. That was the “big catch” he must have retired with! Working for men that is.
The nets were breaking, it took another boat to help bring in the fish AND the boats almost sank. Now that is a "good catch". After selling all of those fish, he could take care of his family; quit working as a fisherman (of fish), ah…...now he can follow Jesus, “full time ministry” and “catch men” which was his true heart’s desire! Peter wanted to be with Jesus all the time.
Peter trusted Jesus and not what he believed to be true which was there were no fish. After all, he had been fishing in that very spot, all night. He done what he was told, despite what he may have thought, and because of his obedience...Gods-financial miracles and provision was birthed to give Peter his heart's desire,which was to follow Jesus full time.
Why was Peter given this miracle? I believe that it was because in his heart he was surrendered and truly ready to "leave it all behind". If you're given things before it is time, you may not be a good steward. You're given financial gain to bless others. Sure our needs are met but if you're not at a place you want to give freely, what good is greed? It doesn't profit the Kingdom of God and therefore, why would you be blessed with something that you're not ready for?
Be faithful with the small things and HE will make you ruler of much!
I believe Jesus is still providing provision and financial miracles to those who will put their trust in HIM.
If you’ve tried to do things a certain way (your way) and HE sends you back and tells you to do it again--the same way, dare to be like Peter, cast your net, even if you’ve toiled (worked) all night because your provision and financial miracles are waiting for you.
What is the difference in YOU doing it and Jesus telling you when to do it? The obedience and timing. He will always bless your obedience. HIS timing will make all the difference.
Timing is very important. If you got everything you thought should come to you in your time--YOU would be in trouble. Big trouble. Think about when you were 16 years old and knew everything! Could you imagine getting everything you thought you should have gotten? My point exactly; we need maturity, life-experience, patience, and the list goes on and on...
We all need for God to provide us with HIS-provision-and-financial-miracles! Don’t give up.Continue looking for Gods-Financial Miracles and Provision. He is still the God of MORE than ENOUGH!
So, Whatever your needs are today...HE will make a way! So many people want to give up because HIS ways are not our ways, they are much higher. He sees the BIG PICTURE! When we don't understand sometimes it is easy to get discouraged but keep believing that HE does care for you and wants to meet ALL of your needs.
I never understood my journey for a long time. But to tell you the truth, there is not one day, now, that I would trade. So much has been given to me through my life; forgiveness, mercy, having unconditional love, learning how to love myself, being content, having compassion for others, being non-judgmental, and simply meeting people right where they're at in life.
Remember; Life is a Journey, you're never a failure, you only have experiences!
