God's Provision in Deep Waters

My head hit the pillow.  I regretted the way I had spent the day. My mind was divided among too many things.  No overarching peace had led my steps through the seemingly endless demands of the day.

The next morning, I awoke tired and the daily demands called out again.  But, alas, the sound of my Savior's voice called louder and led me to rest in and be fed by Luke 5:1-11.

• Jesus told Simon Peter, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." (vs. 4)

• Jesus told me, "Go out into the deep of the day, Tanya, and put down your nets for a catch.  I have provision for you just as I had for Simon Peter.  Provision comes in the deep waters, not the shallow waters where you can stand on your own strength."

• Simon answered, "Master, we toiled all night and took nothing!  But at your Word I will let down the nets."

• I answered, "Master, I am exhausted and overwhelmed with many thoughts/demands.  But at your Word, I will go forth into the day and expect to see your provision for the cares I have."

Simon Peter was obedient and put out his nets. Then, the provision Jesus provided was so overwhelming and unexplainable, Peter seemed unable to endure the presence of Jesus, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord." (vs. 8)  It seems that this response came as the overflow of Jesus' graciousness to him.  Jesus came and aided Simon Peter do what he had toiled all night for  without success.

What have we toiled for unsuccessfully?  In what deep waters are we seeking provision from Him?  Let us obey and cast out our nets into deep waters and wait with great expectation for Jesus to provide for our needs and calm our fears.  Then, when He acts mightily, may our response be one like Simon Peter's of reverent worship of our great Savior.