 Exhausted from having fished all night, Simon Peter was empty-handed. He caught nothing, yet Jesus instructed, now go out where it is deeper and let down your nets to catch some fish. Peter could have said, Lord, I'm an expert in this area, what you're saying makes no sense, or it's no use. I already did everything I knew to do and still came up short. Instead, he said we worked hard all last night and didn't catch a thing. But if you say so, I'll let down the nets again. At the Lord's word, he let down his nets once more, and this time, their nets were so full of fish they began to tear. It's one thing to do something in our own strength and understanding. It's another thing to do it by faith at God's word. Sometimes God will let you try first to give your all and exhaust yourself of all energy so that when the miracle finally comes, you know who deserves the glory. He wants to prove to you that it was him. So just when you think you've tried it all, step out again on his word. Try again. This time, the nets will be full.