When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” Luke 5:4-5, NIV (emphasis added)
What would it look like? What would my life, your life, the life of the body of Christ look like if we all answered as Simon Peter did?
Would life be simpler? Not necessarily.
Would life be happier? Maybe not.
Would life be more blessed? More of a blessing to others?
Perhaps.
Because You say so, Lord…I will step out of my comfort zone.
Because You say so, Lord…I will believe that You love me just as I am.
Because You say so, Lord…I will treat those who have hurt me or wronged me, as brothers and sisters…even if it’s hard…especially if it’s hard.
Because You say so, Lord…I will use my tongue more often to bless and not to harm.
Because You say so, Lord…I will honor You in how I spend my time, every second, and not guard it behind a wall of selfish wants.
Because You say so, Lord…I will love at all times, for I am to be a reflection of You everywhere that I go.
Because You say so, Lord…I will live as if this trial is an opportunity and not a curse.
Because You say so, Lord…I will be thankful in all circumstances. All of them. Even if I don’t want to. Especially if I don’t want to.
Because You say so, Lord…I will choose to reach out my hand and not withhold blessings.
Because You are enough, Lord…I will look to You, and not others, to fill my needs.
I will trust. I will hope. I will love. I will.
I will.
No need to look for bigger waters. Let down your nets here, right where you are. The harvest will be great, you will overflow with the Light of the World.
What is the Lord calling you to do today?
Say “I will”. Simply because He says so.
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