At Thy Word.
Saturday, April 15, 2023Key Verse
“… nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.” Luke 5:5b
Text — Luke 5:1-6
Message
Simon Peter had been out all night on the high sea to fish but caught nothing. He was at the shore washing his net in readiness to go back home empty-handed. Then Jesus appeared on the scene and requested to use Peter’s ship. He willingly allowed Jesus to use it to preach to the multitude. This simple obedience paid off when after the ministration Jesus told him to launch out for a great catch. Although he explained to Jesus how they had labored all night without being able to catch a single fish he, however, said “at thy word I will…”
Obedience always brings a blessing. When God instructs us to do anything, just obey. It might seem foolish or not appealing to common sense but ‘just obey’ and leave the rest in His hands. Peter obeyed and had a net-breaking catch. As you make up your mind to obey God and actually do so this year, great shall be your testimony in Jesus’ name, amen.
Further Reading
1 Samuel 15:22
Prayer for today
Lord, please help me to obey you in all things.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
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