Their Nets Were Breaking

4When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch."
5Simon answered, "Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets."
6When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. 7So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
8When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus' knees and said, "Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!" 9For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken, 10and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon's partners.
Then Jesus said to Simon, "Don't be afraid; from now on you will catch men." 11So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.
Luke 5:4-11

When I read this passage this morning, I was reminded of my support raising process. Two months ago when we went on our CCP retreat, I was beginning to doubt if the Lord wanted me in Sydney this summer because I had not raised much support. My faith was so weak. Well, yesterday I got a call from my church saying that they would cover the rest of the expenses for the trip. I actually had to tell them that I needed less than what they were offering to give! I never would have thought that I would be asking this. God is so faithful to provide in His timing. This story about the fish shows that Jesus knew all along that there would be a miracle.
I feel so much like Peter, doubting as I "put out my net." He was obedient, but hesitant. Then suddenly the nets began to break, because of the catch! Notice Peter's reaction... he doesn't say, "Dude, that was awesome!" He falls at the feet of Jesus, realizing his sin. I'm so unworthy of the Love that Jesus has for me. I have realized my sin throughout the whole support raising process. I was hesitant to believe that He would provide for me this summer, and He has provided more than I need!
I pray that as I leave in 4 days, that I would have the same reaction as Peter: see my sin, and follow Christ. I want to be a fisher of men! I covet your prayers and praise God for His provision.