Cast Your Net on the Other Side

In Luke chapter 5 and again in John chapter 21, we find two seperate accounts where Jesus instructed the disciples to cast the net in a different direction. In both instances they fished all night and caught nothing. Fishing is a symbol of our call to win lost souls. Jesus said He would make us "fishers of men." The night is a symbol of the sinful condition of this world. We are to be "lights" in a dark world. Is it possible that like the disciples we have been working all night trying to do the work of God and not caught anything because we have been casting in the wrong direction. It was only when they heard from Jesus which direction to cast, and then obeyed, that they saw a result. We can not just throw our nets out without purpose and aim. We must follow the Lords directions. We must know which side He intends for us to throw. Don't work all night for nothing. Ask God today to give you direction in His work and then it will be productive. Ask Him to lead you to the right individuals. The ones that He wants to hear what you have to say and to see His glory in your life. Then and only then will you make a difference for the Kingdom. God bless and have a great day.