A Firm Footing

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So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. Then He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat.
When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”
But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!”
For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.” So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him.
Luke 5:1:11 (NKJV)

CG Discussion Questions:

1. Why is it vital to get a word from God before making any major decisions? Do you tend to carry out your own Good idea without consulting God, and yet expect Him to bless your plan?
(Luke 5:1-11; 1 John 5:14-15)

2. Discuss what the prayer of consecration is and how Jesus demonstrated to us in praying for God’s will in His Life in the Garden of Gethsemane. What does living a consecrated life mean to you in different aspects of your lives including their priorities.
(Matthew 26:36-45; John 6:38)

3. Discuss how God speaks to us and what are the safeguards He puts in place for us when we are faced with a major decision to make. Are you willing to act on what you have heard from the Lord even though it may not be what you have in mind?
(Proverbs 3:5-6; John 10:27-28; Romans 8:14-16; Proverbs 15:22)