July 19, 2020 - Do you doubt that the Word of God, Jesus Christ, can transform a culture through His Church; that is, all of us who are earthen vessels? Are you struggling with a sense of hopelessness as we watch our culture in this great country spin further down into darkness and chaos? My friends, this ought not be. Today we have the Gospel reading from St. Luke Chapter 5 where we hear the miraculous catch of fish and the calling of the first disciples. These men were men of no esteem and little status. They were common fishermen. By the experience of Christ in their lives, being filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ through them would transform cultures and nations. It is astounding what God can and will do through a people who truly experience Him and remain in fellowship with Him. May we all be awakened out of our slumber at this time. May we follow Christ so closely that we hear His direction on where, when, and how to cast the net. If we will, there will be a great catch of the souls of men that he has prepared to receive Him. Then we will see our nation and the culture around us transformed through common people who offered themselves to Christ.