Reflect today on your willingness to act on the voice of the Savior

After he finished speaking, he said to Simon: "Take the deep water and set down the nets for fishing." Simon said in response: "Master, we have worked hard all night and we have not caught anything, but at your command I will let down the nets." This done, they caught a large number of fish and their nets were torn apart. Luke 5: 4-6

“Dive into deep water…” There is great meaning in this little line.

First of all, it is important to note that the Apostles had been fishing all night without success. They were most likely disappointed with the lack of fish and not so ready to fish some more. But Jesus orders Simon to do it and he does it. As a result, they caught more fish than they thought they could handle.

But the only piece of symbolic meaning that we shouldn't miss is that Jesus tells Simon to go out into the "deep" water. What does it mean?

This step is not just about the physical miracle of catching the fish; rather, it is much more about the mission of evangelizing souls and fulfilling God's mission. And the symbolism of going out into deep water tells us that we must all be involved and fully committed if we are to evangelize and spread the Word of God as we are. called to do.

When we listen to God and act on His word, engaging in His will in a radical and profound way, He will produce an abundant catch of souls. This "capture" will come unexpectedly at an unexpected time and will clearly be God's work.

But think about what would have happened if Simon had laughed and said to Jesus, “Sorry, Lord, I'm done fishing for the day. Maybe tomorrow." If Simon had behaved this way, he would never have been blessed with this abundant catch. The same goes for us. If we don't listen to God's voice in our life and follow His radical commands, we won't be used in the way He wishes to use us.

Reflect today on your willingness to act on the voice of the Savior. Are you willing to say "Yes" to him in everything? Are you willing to radically follow the direction it gives? If so, you too will be amazed at what he does in your life.

Lord, I want to put out into the deep and radically evangelize the way you call me. Help me say "Yes" to you in all things. Jesus I believe in you.