Cast Out Your Nets

In the book of Luke and the  fifth chapter we find Jesus instructing Simon Peter to let down his nets for a draught of fish. Peter, a professional fisherman had been toiling at the task all day without results, and apprehensively let down his nets. To his surprise he received a catch that he could not handle on his own, and even lost a few in the process. I believe this is a season where the Lord is speaking directly to many of us, telling us to cast out our nets for a catch! The craziness of it all is that you already know this, because you heard it yourself.

The handwriting is on the wall, on your bathroom window, on the road signs as you travel, and certainly in your Bible! Now is the time! "What do I do? Where do I start?" You ask. I repeat, "Start with what's in your hands!" 

1. Get a pen and pad to create your "vision book."
2. Write the vision, and make it plain (See Habakkuk 2).
3. Write down the steps you believe need to be made to bring it to fruition.
4. Find an accountability partner or team. Surround yourself with people who will stretch you and  
    support your vision.
5. Rid yourself of all distractions, negative thoughts, people, and practices.
6. Prioritize the steps in short term and long term categories.
7. Give yourself specific dates or benchmarks to complete each step.
    (You'll find a development of other shorter or longer tasks to complete as the vision becomes clearer.      
    Be sure to write them down.)
8. Schedule times to meet with your accountability team to report progress.
9. Ask your team for feedback AND CONSIDER THEIR INPUT.
10. Commit to yourself that you will give it all you've got for thirty days, and share your story with us, and others.

Be honest with yourself and your team. Take the time and really do the work. Don't quit when it gets rough. You will make a catch that will exceed your expectations.
Pastor E. Barber
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