Teensy Tiny Tales

Empty Nets

Matthias waved away Simon's invitation. He had no time for prophets today. Matthias had his own boat to attend to. All night on the water and yet no fish.

For the next several hours he dragged his nets with no reward. Then he saw Simon let down his nets and haul them up brimming with fish, more than his boat could hold. Matthias brought his boat up close to Simon's, yet his nets stayed empty.

Shaking his fist, he cried out. "I am here now. Why do I have no fish?"

"You must come when you are called," Jesus answered.


Word Count: 100

Written for "The Micro-Fiction Challenge" 

Week #2 Prompt:

The fisherman