Last week, we had a local gutter company to install new gutters for our house. During the last part of their installation, they found a small section of fascia board rotted at one side of our house. As a result, they requested us to have a professional come in to fix it before they can put the new gutter on. We then called the person whom they had recommended but, to our surprise, the guy was reluctant to accept this “small” job. My colleague at work then suggested me to make it a DIY project since it is an “easy” job, per his own experience.

I guess everything has its first time. Without knowing how much it would involve, I took the challenge and climbed up ladder attempting to do it. Well, as usual, it is more than I thought. The most difficult part is to nail a heavy 10ft board horizontally and squarely in place with one hand holds it steadily in the air and at the same time, uses an electric drill from the other hand to nail it in place. I tried it twice without success. Finally I have to call one of my Christian brothers to rescue. With his help, I was able to put the board in the right place and fastened it. Whew, I almost flunked the project. 🙂

This experience reminds me of the importance of team work that Peter experienced in Luke 5:1-7. When Jesus told him to put his boat into deep water and let down the nets for a catch, Peter reluctantly followed Jesus’ suggestion. However, by doing so, he caught a large number of fish which almost breaks his nets. Peter have to signal their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink. Later, they were called by Jesus to be disciples to fish for people. What a joyful surprise!

“To fish for people” is again emphasized by Jesus before He ascended to heaven (Matthew 28:19-20). And, it becomes the Great Commission to us all. As the Great Commission was given to every believer, it also asks each one of us to partner with others. In other words, “team work” would be essential to bring the good news to others. In terms of team work, there is a very important aspect, however. That is we need to co-work with God, as apostle Paul indicated.

In Peter’s case, we saw how Peter and his partners helped each other in hauling the fish in. How about in our today’s environment? Do we co-work with our fellow brothers and sisters? Do we listen to God’s guidance and co-work with Him? These are important questions that we have to ask ourselves, my dear brothers and sisters. I hope your answers are definitely “yes”.

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Disclaimer: The sharing is pure from my personal view; therefore, please don’t take it to be absolute. Thanks.