Redeem the Time

Redeem the Time
Luke 5:1-11
A - God and the Public
1 – Karththarai Vaanjiththa Kalam Arindha Makkal Koottam
People heard about Jesus Christ. They were willing to leave the routine life situations to seek Jesus – to hear Him, to know Him, to receive blessings from Him. They realised that the Words of Jesus can meet their needs.

2 – Karunai Nirai Dhaham Theerkum Jeeva Ootru
The Spring that can quench the thirst of the people came in search of them. He stood by the Lake of Gennesareth. Jesus was available to the ordinary people in their approachable places. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. He is available even today.

3 – Kalathe Payanbatta Kartharin Paththiram
Jesus wanted to redeem the time. The crowd was leading to nowhere because of their rush and hush. He wanted to separate Himself from the crowd so that He can minister to their needs. So Jesus got in to Peter’s boat that was available to Him. He asked Peter to push it into the water a little. Jesus needs you and me – He wants to reside in us and meet the needs of the people.
B – God and the Disciple
4,5 – Kalaththai Veenakkia Pathiram
Simon Peter was a seasoned fisherman. But, his knowledge, might and skill brought nothing. Some times our knowledge, experience and analytical conclusions may not match with what God expect us to do. If we persist on our own way, depending on our own strength and experience, the result will be futile.

6 – Karththarin Varththaikku Adipanindha Paththiram
Since his whole night toil brought nothing, the heart broken Peter was willing to give a try to the words of Jesus. Against all his fishing knowledge and experience, he obeyed to the command of the Preacher Jesus from a Carpenter background. He trusted Jesus and obeyed His Words. Amidst uncertainties, trusting Jesus and obeying His Word is the best thing.

7 – Kalaththai Vendra Karunaikkadal Yesu
Peter’s obedience brought fish that can fill two boats. When God commands us to do something, obedience to Him brings forth abundance in our situation. Those who are with us also get the share of that blessing.

8 – 10 - Karam Patri Kalaththai Vella Azhaikkirar Yesu
To the awe struck Peter who realised who Jesus was, He assures not to be afraid. Jesus makes Peter to know His passion for people. In Mark 1:17 Jesus said, “Come after me and I will make you fisher of men.” To make Him known, one must know Him fully and walk closer to Him.

11 – Kalaththai Bayanpaduththiya Karththarin Seashar
Having grasped the heart of Jesus, the Almighty God, things that seemed very significant earlier became insignificant to Peter. He understood that the One Who had called him deserves to be given the top priority in his life. More glorious responsibility awaits Peter who had surrendered his whole life to Christ.

Have we known Jesus to that extent which can enable us to make a total surrender to Him? Otherwise, fishing people will not be a reality, but a distant dream only
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