The Fisherman

The Fisherman has been
To tell of His way to catch
To fill up that empty net
When they have tried every direction 
Saying catching these fish are hopeless 
That the boat would overflow
With a never before seen fish
Of all the abundance shown
Are to reel in that big one
That it might be found 
Oh how he taught which line to use
To tie the best knot not to break
Which kind of pole for different fish
Which bait for different waters
To even put the bait on your hook
That you might have a chance
If not wanting to get those hands dirty
He told one of the weather forecast 
That the wind and waters would be calm
His boat is sturdy not to sink in any weather
If the waves come they are rejected
That one might feel the fish when it bites
Oh this fisherman knows these waters
And which fish to keep and throw away
He has been available for all to see
And will take one out for free 
In hope to show His ways
That one might be ready
When it's their time to fish
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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George Avatar
February 10, 2023 at 12:11 AM
The disciples of Jesus labored in vain to catch fish. Every time they brough the net to shore, they found the net empty. But when they cast the net as Jesus had directed them, they got so much of fish that they found it hard to pull the net out of water. When we do as Jesus directs, we are sure to get ample rewards. Great poem. Stephan !
McBride  Avatar
February 10, 2023 at 5:54 AM
: ) that is the truth my friend, May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His love, peace, spirit and joy in abundance
Goldsmith Avatar
February 8, 2023 at 12:48 PM
A wonderful story/write/picture. I really enjoyed it. Have a blessed day.....................
McBride  Avatar
February 8, 2023 at 1:06 PM
All glory to God : ). May God bless, comfort, guide and fill you with His peace, love, spirit and joy in abundance
Andresen Avatar
February 8, 2023 at 9:46 AM
- Fishing requires a lot of patience :) - (fish for dinner today - bought at the store :) - Great written, Stephan - hugs
McBride  Avatar
February 8, 2023 at 10:19 AM
Lol, that's what I thought last time I went, should have just went to the store : ). Hugs
Chuuk Avatar
February 7, 2023 at 8:47 PM
Oh I enjoy fishing too. And yeah, there are times, the lines come up empty. Nice write, Stephen, I enjoyed it. :)
McBride  Avatar
February 8, 2023 at 2:40 AM
Indeed I love fishing as well, always great time being on the river if I catch anything are not, May God fill you with His peace, love and joy in abundance even when fish refuse to bite : )
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