* Peter, James, and John had the biggest catch of their life - how would they respond?

* They didn’t ask Jesus to partner in their business.

* They left it and followed Him.

* We know that part of the story.

* But the part I want to point out is that before they left their business they brought their boat to land.

* They hauled them ashore and situated them for someone else’s use.

* This is the same thing David did before he fought Goliath - he didn’t abandon the sheep. He left them in the care of another.

* Key - we need to make sure to handle our business before we go off and try to “do things for God.”

* I’m talking about all of your business - family, friends, health, personal issues, etc.

* Business is “what concerns me.”

* If you abandon your responsibility you will lose your authority.

* You’ll have no authority in the place where you are because you abandoned the place you should be.

* Deut 20:5-7 - Four situations where someone was exempted from battle:

* 1) Personal problem (fear).

* 2) Marriage issue.

* 3) Family issue.

* 4) Business matter.