MASTER Master... because you say so, I will. Luke 5:5 The disciples were overwhelmed by a sense of failure: We have toiled all night and caught nothing (v. 5 NKJV). Look at them, washing their nets--the last thing fishermen do before they pack up and head for home. And thats when Jesus showed up! He waits until youve reached the end of your rope, then He steps in. Why? Because as long as you think you can solve the problem on your own, you wont reach for Him. Do you feel overwhelmed by failure today? Are you saying, Lord, I tried so hard, but look at my marriage, my finances, my career. Ive been mistreated and overlooked. Perhaps theyre right about me; maybe Im not supposed to be blessed. No, Jesus can turn your situation around if youll go to Him and say what Peter said: Master... because you say so, I will. Obedience, even when it doesnt seem to make sense, is what leads to blessing. Notice what happened next: They caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break (v. 6 NIV). On the other side of your decision to obey God waits a blessing so great that itll also touch the lives of those around you. One word changed everything--Master. Its an expression of worship. Its an acknowledgment that Hes in control of the circumstances youre facing. Master over weakness. Master over fear. Master over lack. Go ahead and say it: Master, take control of things. Better still, take control of me. Jesus had bigger things in mind for the disciples. After this miracle we read, They... left everything and followed Him (v. 11 NIV). Source: UCB Word For Today
Posted on: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 15:20:55 +0000
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