Colossians 1:9-14 / Luke 5:1-11
The world that we live in is so orderly that we often take it for granted.
The laws of nature and the wonders of the world are like little miracles happening before our eyes.
The rising of the sun and its setting are so glorious yet we might be too busy to admire it.
The melodious singing of the birds is often drowned out by the noise of the world.
So, the little wonders and miracles of life and nature are often blocked by the noise of the world and also our eyes keep looking at the small screens of our mobile phones.
But there are times when God works a sign that is big enough and loud enough for us to see and hear.
In the gospel, when Peter did what Jesus said and put out into deep water, he thought it was rather futile and it would come to nothing.
Then before his very eyes was that huge catch of fish.
But his eyes saw more than just fish. His eyes saw a revelation, he came to see himself as a sinner, and then left everything to follow Jesus.
So too, our eyes should see deeper into this world and see the signs and wonders that He is showing us.
And the 1st reading reminds us of this:
God has taken us out of the power of darkness and created a place for us in the kingdom of His Son whom He loves, and in Him, we gain our freedom and the forgiveness of our sins.
Let us see that the greatest wonder is to be loved by God and that our sins are forgiven.