To me, one of the messages of this story is that no matter our level of human expertise, effort, or will (the disciples were hardworking, master fisherman), we are most effective when we recognize that Spirit is present, moving in us and through us, doing its work. Today, if you are running into obstacles or inefficiencies, don't work harder. Pause. Listen. Acknowledge the movement of Spirit.
In the Bible, after Jesus is killed, his grief-stricken disciples return to their work as fisherman. After a long night of fishing in which they catch nothing, they see a figure on the shore who calls out to them to "cast the net on the right side of the ship." They obey and their nets are filled to overflowing. When they return to the shore, Jesus is preparing a meal for them.
To me, one of the messages of this story is that no matter our level of human expertise, effort, or will (the disciples were hardworking, master fisherman), we are most effective when we recognize that Spirit is present, moving in us and through us, doing its work. Today, if you are running into obstacles or inefficiencies, don't work harder. Pause. Listen. Acknowledge the movement of Spirit.
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AuthorTarn Wilson is the author of the memoir The Slow Farm and numerous essays. You may read more of her work at tarnwilson.com. Archives
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