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>John 21 : 2-8 Simon Peter, Thomas, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee and two other disciples were together, “I am going out to fish,” said Simon Peter, and they said, “we will go with thee.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night caught nothing. Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was him.

>He called to them and said, “Have you not any fish?” and they answered, “No”. He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” They did and were unable to haul the net in due to the large number of fish. Then the disciple whom Christ loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord” As soon as Simon Peter heard him he wrapped his cloth around him and jumped into the water. The others followed towing the net full of fish since they were not far from shore.

So Jesus had been crucified and the disciples were feeling dismayed and thrown apart not knowing what to do, so they left the path Christ had left for them to go back to their roots, fishing, do you throw in the towel when things does not seem bright and wonderful anymore?. You notice that when the Simon decided to go fishing them all followed him to go, why? Because leaders carry authority and sense of direction from others, as  Christian you serve as a model for others, a light that is to draw others to God, how well are you making use of that position to advance God work. Last but not least let us look at the fact that they were toiling upward in the night and yet nothing happened, no progress was made until Christ came into the equation, what does this teach us? We cannot rely on our own wisdom, understanding or judgement to make it, we need Christ.

As you head into the world today, meditate on these words and strengthen your faith in Christ, know that with Christ in the vessel you can smile at the storm. Have a blessed Day.

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