God Needs It

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Luke 5:1-11

Luke 5:1–11 KJV 1900
1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. 3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship. 4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. 5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. 6 And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake. 7 And they beckoned unto their partners, which were in the other ship, that they should come and help them. And they came, and filled both the ships, so that they began to sink. 8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. 9 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken: 10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. 11 And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.
Introduction: Jesus’ public ministry has started. Notoriety is growing. Luke begins speaking of His miraculous birth and of the plot to kill the promised Son. The plan fails and we see then the introduction of John the Baptist, who proclaims the Lamb of God, who takes away our sin. Jesus is Baptized, then led to the desert and is tested in every way. Physically, mentally, spiritually…He endures it all and it is said of Jesus that...
Luke 4:14–15 KJV 1900
14 And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about. 15 And he taught in their synagogues, being glorified of all.
Application:
There are a people pressing and in need of Jesus.
While God is capable , He allows us the Priviledge of Serving Him
God Will Take What We Have, and when it makes no sense
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