How To Live In Surrender Mode. Part [4] 05/10/2025 (Morning thought)

Luke 5:5 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.

Temperature Transitions: Water temperature plays a significant role in fish activity. During the day, the sun heats the water, which may cause fish to seek cooler, deeper areas or shaded spots. As the sun sets, the water temperature begins to cool, making fish more comfortable, and likely to feed. Conversely, in the early morning, the rising temperatures can stimulate feeding as fish become more active after a cooler night.

Therefore, the pulling and tugging begins in Peter’s mind, as his experience, and intelligence are pitted against The Lord’s word. As we observe the logical line of reasoning, going through Peter’s mind, we should be reminded that logic and rational thought are sometimes found to be on opposite sides of the spectrum to faith and obedience.

Luke 5:6 And when they had this done, they enclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net broke. 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.

Luke 5:9 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.

May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!

How To Live In Surrender Mode. Part [3] 05/10/2025 (Evening thought)

Exodus 4: 25 Then Zipporah took a sharp stone, and cut off the foreskin of her son, and cast it at his feet, and said, Surely a bloody husband art thou to me.

Back in those days you didn’t have laser surgery and some of the other gizmos we have today that would make the procedure easier to bear. Yet, Abraham is going to put aside his feelings on the matter, and let that maxim: “Not my will but thy will” bear sway. Zipporah? Not so much, because she could not see why the procedure was necessary, as coming from God, and as she reasoned for or against it she finally decided that her own will would be done. But in the process, she almost lost both her son and Moses.

Here it is again as we study the patterns of pulling and tugging, our will versus God’s will, and which one we will decide to go with in the end. Here is the scenario with Peter and his fellows who have fished all night and have caught nothing. And now, he has called it quits, and they are packing up their nets until some other time but Jesus comes along and instructs Peter to let down his net, for a draught, at a time when experienced and intelligent fishermen will not usually be fishing.

Understanding the Dawn and Dusk Advantage: This refers to the twilight hours around sunrise and sunset. The reduced light intensity at these times will offer a unique advantage to both predator and prey. During these times, many fish will feel safer to leave their daytime hiding spots, and actively hunt for food. It is also easier for predators to see their prey in the fading light.

 Luke 5: 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.

May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!