tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148927059452092700.post3934087147687762181..comments2015-09-05T20:49:23.720-04:00Comments on NIGHT WRITING IN THE MORNING LIGHT: Zebedee-do-dah, Zebedee-ay; Looking at Zebedee TodayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148927059452092700.post-73074776049612348772008-11-11T13:18:00.000-05:002008-11-11T13:18:00.000-05:00I was just reading in Luke 5:1-11 where it talks a...I was just reading in Luke 5:1-11 where it talks about Jesus recruiting Simon and the sons of Zebedee. In this book, Jesus was teaching on the coast with multitudes pressing in on him. The three men were cleaning their nets (along with their partners/helpers, I presume). He asked Simon to move the ship away from the land and continued to teach. So Simon and the others were definitely seeing His fame and hearing His teachings that day before joining him. Next, He performed the miracle in which he told Simon to throw in his nets. Simon replied that they had fished all night and caught nothing but he would do as asked. There were so many fish, that he called the other boat to come help. The boats were so full, they began to sink. This is the big moment, the one where a human truly sees Jesus for Who He is, God. Simon fell down at Jesus' knees and said, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord." That was when Jesus knew he was ready and said not to fear, from then on he would catch men. Apparently, Simon was actually worried. No doubt thinking of all the sins he had committed and feeling the shame and conviction one would feel knowing you have sin and standing in the presence of God. "And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him." This just supports your thoughts even more that they knew much about Jesus prior to following him. And we know Zebedee was there, so he saw probably saw the preaching and miracle with the fishes as well.Farrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274760327802884251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148927059452092700.post-8325709410327647232008-10-25T17:32:00.000-04:002008-10-25T17:32:00.000-04:00Hello larry,I also have wondered about this paricu...Hello larry,<br><br>I also have wondered about this paricular scripture and how ol' Zeb must of felt. <br><br>I am sure from the time Jesus was born and up until the time He started calling to certain men to follow Him and become His disciples there had already been a lot talk about Him and what He was all about. So I am thinking Zeb might of expected something like this to happen one day.Tamela's Placehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06198306261112276905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148927059452092700.post-27424012931762981602008-10-25T03:34:00.000-04:002008-10-25T03:34:00.000-04:00Interesting thoughts. God has ways of preparing us...Interesting thoughts. God has ways of preparing us for His service. Related somewhat to this, I have pondered the following bit of scripture:<br><br>John 1<br>[47] Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile!<br>[48] Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.<br>[49] Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.<br><br>What was Nathanael doing under the fig tree? And why did he realize Jesus was the Son of God from these words? Maybe Nathanael had been praying under the tree -- a sincere and fervent prayer perhaps? And Jesus knew just what to say to get his attention.<br><br>No doubt, His recruiting of Zebedee's sons was so timely that they, too, knew immediately what they should do: follow.Farrahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14274760327802884251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7148927059452092700.post-56032954431336238622008-10-25T01:14:00.000-04:002008-10-25T01:14:00.000-04:00Very enlightening exploration, Larry. And yes, I h...Very enlightening exploration, Larry. And yes, I have though before about what Zebedee must have felt, as his sons plunged into the water. It doesn't even say if they asked for his blessing or anything. I would also conclude that he was at peace with the situation (as if he had a choice!). Besides, when Jesus says, "Come," you go! :)Greghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01028914792240238768noreply@blogger.com