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The Desire of Ages
DA 244.1–246.1 • Luke 5:4–5; Luke 5:10-11

“The Call by the Sea”

The Miracle of the Deep and the Call to Discipleship

After a fruitless night of labor on the Sea of Galilee, the fishermen hear the command of Christ to cast their nets into the deep. This chapter explores how implicit trust in Christ’s word brings abundant harvest and total consecration to His mission.

pp. 244–246 · 7 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Luke 5:4
4

Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.

Luke 5:5
5

And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.

Luke 5:10-11
10

And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men. And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him.

The Desire of Ages

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End of Day 1(DA 244.1–246.1)

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Heart Reflection (Optional)

“When human effort produces only exhaustion and empty nets, how does trusting Christ’s direct command change our perspective and results in spiritual labor?”

Obedience in Weariness and Divine Abundance
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“Lord Jesus, when we are weary and discouraged in our labors, grant us faith to say, “Nevertheless at Thy word,” and surrender our lives completely to follow You.”

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