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Tuesday, June 22, 2021 7:01:46 AM
When We Say Yes to God
Scripture Reading: Luke 5:1-11
Teaching people to swim begins with a simple lesson — they must put their face in the water. That first little step helps a person get comfortable in the water and is critical for all swimming skills. In the same way, following God begins with a small act of obedience. It may seem insignificant or unrelated to the task at hand, but that’s where God wants us to start.
When Jesus asked to borrow a fishing boat, it must have seemed like just an ordinary request. Peter had no idea it would open the door to ministry and a remarkable adventure with the Lord. Saying yes to God in the small things is essential to discovering His purpose for us, and what’s more, our obedience will also often cause others to benefit. Peter’s compliance with Jesus’ next small request — to let down his nets one more time — resulted in two boatloads of fish, which was more than enough for all those with him.
Obedience to God may appear unreasonable at times — like a carpenter asking a professional fisherman to try once more, even though he had been fishing without success all night. But obeying the Lord can lead to divinely ordained opportunities and blessings for us and others.
Think about it:
• How do you respond to God’s requests?
• Does the word “yes” come quickly?
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https://www.intouch.org/read/magazine/daily-devotions/when-we-say-yes-to-god
Scripture Reading: Luke 5:1-11
Teaching people to swim begins with a simple lesson — they must put their face in the water. That first little step helps a person get comfortable in the water and is critical for all swimming skills. In the same way, following God begins with a small act of obedience. It may seem insignificant or unrelated to the task at hand, but that’s where God wants us to start.
When Jesus asked to borrow a fishing boat, it must have seemed like just an ordinary request. Peter had no idea it would open the door to ministry and a remarkable adventure with the Lord. Saying yes to God in the small things is essential to discovering His purpose for us, and what’s more, our obedience will also often cause others to benefit. Peter’s compliance with Jesus’ next small request — to let down his nets one more time — resulted in two boatloads of fish, which was more than enough for all those with him.
Obedience to God may appear unreasonable at times — like a carpenter asking a professional fisherman to try once more, even though he had been fishing without success all night. But obeying the Lord can lead to divinely ordained opportunities and blessings for us and others.
Think about it:
• How do you respond to God’s requests?
• Does the word “yes” come quickly?
____________________
https://www.intouch.org/read/magazine/daily-devotions/when-we-say-yes-to-god
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