Luke introduces us to the Disciples in chapter fiv with the call of Peter, James and John. We will see a simular scenario played out after the resurrection. Jesus invites the soon to be disciples to put their nets into the deep water for a catch of fish. After some initial protest, they do so, and procure a large amount of fish. Peter realizes what has just happened, and is astounded (a word we hear a lot in Luke) and begs Jesus to leave them, since he is a "sinful man." Jesus ignores the request and demands that they follow him.
This is very much the theme of the upcoming season of Lent. Whereas we have sinned and wandered away from God, God continues to chase after us with his mercy and love. It is the immediate plan of salvation that we be converted and live a life of holiness, in the Kingdom. Back in the 60s we had a popular church song, entitled, "Teach us to Pray." One of the lines of the song bluntly speaks of the fact that so often we stand on 'seperate shores' from each other, and are inclined to lose our way. But when we cast out into deep water, follow the ways of Jesus Christ, we cannot help but see where we are broken, but have access to God's healing and peace.
Think about how often in the Sacred Scripture that the blind, lame, sick, and sorrowful, approached Jesus because they knew and understood he had healing and peace. God does not abandon us, but calls us into his mission and ministry. St Paul realized how much we are like cracked and chipped clay pots. Yet God fills these same pots with fertile soil and beautiful plantings. Therefore we are able to give joy, and bear good fruit, to everyone in the household.
It goes back th the ability to put out into deep water. We hear the Word of God anew and it brings us every grace and blessing in Jesus. Following Jesus is really and matter seeking his Word, and being attentive to his Stry with us.
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