Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I can make a difference.
Faith Verse
John 20:21 (NLT)
[Jesus] said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.”
Question of the Day: How can you make yourself available for Jesus?
Read about It
Read: Luke 5:1–3
Simon Peter was doing his job as a fisherman. Scrubbing and cleaning nets was hard work! But then, he had an encounter that changed everything. Jesus told Simon Peter to push his boat into the water so that others could hear His teaching. Simon Peter could have said no because he was too busy. There were many other important things that this hard-working fisherman had to do. Instead, he made his boat and his heart available for Jesus.
There are always many things we can be doing. Homework, chores, and practices fill our daily routine. Most of these things we need to do are necessary and good! When Jesus speaks to our heart, we must be willing to put down our nets like Simon Peter did and make our life available for what Jesus wants from us. Making a difference starts with being available. Like Simon Peter, we let Jesus use what we have to do great things
Talk about It
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Question 1. What was Simon Peter’s job? Answer 1. A fisherman
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| Question 2. What did Jesus ask Simon Peter to do?
Answer 2. Push his boat out in the water (Luke 5:3)
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| Question 3. Why do you think Simon Peter stopped everything to do what Jesus asked?
Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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| Question 4. What are some things in your life that make you busy?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. How can you make yourself available for Jesus?
Answer 5. Answers will vary.
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Pray about It
Dear Jesus, thank You for the good things that You have given me. I want to use them to bring glory to Your name. I am available to do what You are calling me to do. Help me to hear Your call so I can follow You with my whole heart. I love You, Jesus! Amen.