Revelation of the Word:

THEME: BE HOLY

Luke 5:4-11 NKJV

“When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.” And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.” So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him.”

INSIGHT

–Jesus having perfect knowledge of all created and uncreated things instructed Simon Peter to cast his nets into the deep. Possibly Simon based his arguments on his experiential knowledge in fishing and having known the background of Jesus in carpentry, he dismissed the claims that fish can be harvested during the day. Peter was loath-full at first but eventually he consented to the advice. Instead of casting his nets as instructed, he cast one net. He was thereafter shocked at the catch and knelt down repenting before Jesus. The disciples were reminded of their calling as fishers of men. The Lord is calling us to plunge into the deep through our faith despite our common knowledge in matters economy and finances, personal frustrations, family challenges, country leadership shortcomings and other issues. God is calling us to go deeper in our faith and holiness believing that all things are possible in Him and through Him who made the heavens and the earth, and everything in them.

PRAYER

Nothing is impossible with You our dear Lord and God. Lord Jesus You are the Vine and we are the branches, apart from You we can do nothing. May You help us to achieve more than our minds can comprehend this year for You have said in Your word that we who know You shall be strong and do exploits. In You dear Jesus we live, we move and have our being. May You plunge us into the deep and increase our faith in You. May You make us fishers of men and grant us the grace to win souls for Your kingdom. May You hasten the hearts of many that they may come the knowledge of Your word and believe in You. May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us now and forevermore. Amen

Blessed Wednesday

Further reading: Luke 1:37

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