February 21, 2014

How to fish

Mark 1:16-18 “As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. ‘Come, follow me,’ Jesus said, ‘and I will make you fishers of men.’ At once they left their nets and followed him.”*

My son fishing, Barren River Lake, Kentucky (photo by Patty Perkins)

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Jesus would train them to fish for man,

in ways they could understand.

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Where to drop the choicest bait,

when to just sit and patiently wait.

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How to pull the loaded net in,

without breaking string worn thin.

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When to persistently keep up the pace,

then withdraw to a quiet place.

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The disciples would learn to fish God’s way,

by following Jesus in the everyday.

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by Patty Perkins

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About Patty Perkins

I'm Patty, writer of the devotional blog, Beside Quiet Waters. I love writing, reading and taking long walks with my camera. I've been married to my loving husband for 40 years. We have two grown sons, two lovely daughters-in-law, and two amazing grandchildren. I am thankful for a place to share spilled ink, in hopes of encouraging others to find daily hope and inspiration in God's Word. View all posts by Patty Perkins

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