Fishfinder~

Greetings~

John 21:6 “Jesus said, “‘Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.’” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.”

I’ve never been much of a fisherman.  The whole putting the bait on a hook and reeling in a suffocating animal does not appeal to me.  Plus, my mind tends to over-dramatize things, so I start to imagine that the fish’s mom will lose her mind trying to find her baby and die of depression…

And yet, I once succumbed to the pressure, put on me by my husband, Jorge, who LOVES fishing, and I went out for the day.

I did not bait my own hook; it was too gross.  But I did cast the line into the crystal-clear waters off Biscayne Bay.  It did not take long to feel a tug on the line, and I admit, it was thrilling.  I reeled in what I thought would be for sure a four-foot giant, but it was a grunt.  Still, it was big enough to be filleted, floured, and fried later that night. 

Jorge says it was all possible because of the “special spot” he took us to, and he found it with the help of a fishfinder, which shows just where the fish are lurking.  Apparently, there are plenty of places under the deep blue sea where fish gather and do not gather – places where they are in abundance and places where they avoid going altogether. Some fish like to go deeper to avoid warm temperatures, and other fish enjoy coral reefs because they can hide from larger predatory fish.  But the fishfinder always, well, finds the fish.   

I like that word – fishfinder – and it is a perfect description of our Lord because HE KNOWS WHERE ALL THE “FISH” ARE.

He knows where we should cast the net and where doing so would be a huge waste of time, maybe even dangerous.  He knows where we should go and how to get us there.  He speaks to us through the Bible, and He answers prayer.  He knows what we need and when we need it.  

Jorge is in the real estate rehabbing business.  I always ask the Lord to guide him to the good deals and to help him avoid the bad ones - to let Jorge discover any hidden problems during the inspection period.  I know that Jesus knows where the best business is.  

Every area of our lives can benefit from the Fishfinder.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, show us where to go fishing.  We want to find the kind of abundance that comes from You.  Those are the things that lead to joy, peace, blessing, hope, faith, unity, and love.  We want to avoid everything and anything that is counterproductive to our well- being and our families’ well-being.  You are the One Who knows all the dangers out there.  Guide us and give us wisdom.  In Jesus' name, AMEN~