Text: Luke 5:1-11
 
Introduction
 
- Tied by the multitude, Jesus went to a boat to teach.
- Jesus was practical. He used common things to teach.
- Anyone could understand what he was teaching.
- Luke 5:5. Peter’s obedience “...you say so...”
 
01. A fisherman works everyday.

- There are two types of fishing. The professional one. And the entertainment one.
- In here, Jesus refers to the professional fishing.
- Jesus calls us to a constant work. That’s why he classed fishermen 
- The fisherman wakes up early or sometimes he doesn’t sleep.

02. The fisherman goes to the sea.

- The “sea of life” is a dangerous place.
- Illustration: Peter in the mount of configuration.
- The valley demands patience, perseverance.
- “Where the place is darker, the light of the candle appears better”
 
03. The fisherman knows that the sea is tricky.
 
- Illustration: Pr. Nilson’s fishing.
-Matthew 10:16. The favorite food of the wolf is sheep.
- Careful with Satan’s tricks, which is compared with a hungry lion.
 

04. The fisherman doesn’t worry about the results.
 

- Luke 5:10b. “... all night and we didn’t catch anything ...”
- It is frustrating, but it is necessary to go.
- Detail: In the net come a lot of different fishes. Believe that the Holy Spirit can transform.

  Conclusion

-  Luke 5:11. “...leave everything ...” to follow Jesus.
- The boat was the greatest material need that they had, their lives depended on it.
- Invitation: Begin to follow Jesus today.