Throw Your Net on the Other Side - Kathi Pelton, Portland, OR - May 31, 2025

The Miracle Came as a Result of Hearing and Responding

There are times in all of our lives when it seems like all that we're working for and reaching for comes up empty.

The disciples understood this situation, and they were quite frustrated and tired. They had been out fishing all night without any success. Then when they were giving up and coming back to shore, Jesus appeared and told them to throw their nets on the other side of the boat.

I can only imagine what they were thinking! "How is that going to help? We're exhausted. We're done!" But Jesus persisted in His request, "Throw out your nets once again but on the other side."

Some of you may be feeling like His disciples on that day. You've worked hard and tirelessly. Now you're tired, frustrated, and just "done." You're about to abandon any attempt to continue trying, but I see Jesus coming upon the shore of your life, and He is shouting to you, "Throw your net on the other side!"   READ MORE