You and me going fishing in the dark!
Not just a catchy lyric in a song, but something I got to experience a few weeks ago! I was invited to go Tarpon fishing in the Florida Keys by my father-in-law and some of his friends. It was an incredible experience and rewarding/challenging at the same time. In fact, reminded me so much of my life that the best things in life are worth working/fighting for and take time to cultivate.
If you have ever fished, I am sure this is unlike anything you have done before. One we did in it in the middle of the night, which meant you had to be still, quiet, and dark, making the challenge to navigate around the boat and even feel when you had a bite, that much more difficult. Then once you hook one of these monsters, you had to fight for upwards of 30 minutes or longer to get it close to the boat, while the fish literally drags you wherever it decides to go, you are not in much control at all!
So many times, on this trip I caught myself reflecting on the stories of Peter and Jesus fishing at night. I couldn't help the similarities and appreciate what that must have been like for them. You would throw out a line and then wait patiently and if you felt something, reel with all your might! Such is LIFE! Sometimes we need to be in the right place, with the right tackle and then wait patiently, while God does his work.
Where are the places God is asking you to fish? Are you prepared with the right equipment? How patient are you to wait for the fish to bite?
