The morning sun began to warm his back.
As he washed his nets, his mind began to wander.
As he pulled seaweed and broken shells from the squares, he allowed his heart to despair.
His earthly worries brought to the surface by the sight of the empty baskets meant for the fish he set out to catch.
Then the Master enters
with the invitation to launch out into the deep.
Leave your earthly demons behind
And do what I ask of you.
And if, by faith, one does launch out and follow Him with abandon
The promise is abundant life that is also everlasting.
At the stove in the kitchen of her comfortable home, she begins to make a meal for her family.
The noisy din of young children fills the air.
As she stirs the pot, her mind begins to wander
As she sets each one's place at the table, she allows her heart to despair
Her earthly shame brought to the surface by the sounds of her children speaking to one another with the harsh tones she has used with them.
Then the Master enters
with the invitation to launch out into the deep.
Leave your earthly demons behind
And do what I ask of you.
And if, by faith, one does launch out and follow Him with abandon
The promise is abundant life that is also everlasting.
At the desk in his private office of his own company, he begins the twelfth hour of his work day.
The lonely hum of the computer fills the air.
As he works on the latest project, his mind begins to wander.
As he thinks about the demands of this venture, he allows his heart to despair.
His earthly anxieties brought to the surface by the oppressive weight of responsibility he feels to provide for his family.
Then the Master enters
with the invitation to launch out into the deep.
Leave your earthly demons behind
And do what I ask of you.
And if, by faith, one does launch out and follow Him with abandon
The promise is abundant life that is also everlasting.
Lord, that I would launch out into the deep with You, leaving behind my worry, shame and fear and taking hold of Your power and love!
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