October 3 "An Eye to The Word of God" Luke 5, 6

They toiled all night for naught. No draught of fish for these professional fishermen. Yet. The disciples had an eye to the Word of God. Luke 5:5. So they let down their nets. Matthew Henry understood the toil of work: "Crossed in our own worldly affairs, spread your case before Him."  Spread your nets. Endure hardness. For God looks for our faith and forgives our sins. Luke 5:20. 

Am I disrupted by the story of John the Baptist and how he learned the unforced rhythms of Grace?  "I should be!  God prefers a flexible heart to an inflexible ritual (Matt 12:7)."  "This is war, and there is no neutral ground (Matt 12:30).  If you're not on my side, you're the enemy...Consider this---"There's nothing done or said that can't be forgiven (Matt 12:32)."  Take heart!  "It's your heart that gives meaning to your words (Matt 12:34)."

So what did John the Baptist know that I don't know in the midst of trials?

COME BOLDLY: Timeless Prayers

Father God, Give us this day an eye to Your Word. Amen. 

PHOTO: Daybreak in Texas. Are we toiling too much. Crossed haywire in stress. Let's spread our nets before the Fisher of Men.