By Bro. Franklin Erebor
The theme: ‘’Nevertheless, at Thy Word’’ connotes total obedience to the word of God, regardless of the circumstance. It also denotes a night of struggle, a morning of surrender and an afternoon of accomplishment.
When the Lord told Peter to let down his net, he did not want to as he had his doubts and disbeliefs. However, he totally obeyed the word of the Lord and the outcome far exceeded his expectations and imaginations!
The theme teaches us that God’s word is irreplaceable as He is the final authority in every situation, circumstance or thing. It means that despite the toiling and vicissitudes of life, there is still hope by virtue of His word.
The word of God brings life to everything - ‘’My words are Spirit and Life ‘’- John 6:63. The word, therefore, is our veritable source of power and strength; our armor and shield. Every creation of God responds to His word.
The word of God always goes forth to accomplish great things and never comes back void – Isaiah 55:10-11. There are rewards for obedience – Noah obeyed God by building the ark and he and his family were saved from the flood in Genesis 7. There are also consequences for disobedience 1 Samuel 15:22. The account of Manasseh, King of Judah – 2 Chronicles: 33.
Remember: Obedience + Disobedience = Disobedience
Selective Obedience + Selective Obedience < Obedience
The Word = Total Obedience + Total Obedience = The Miraculous
We may not like what the Lord is calling us to do today, but I enjoin all to be totally obedient, receive the unction and join Peter and say ‘’ Master, we have toiled all night and taken nothing: Nevertheless, at Thy Word I will Let down the net’’
Brethren: Only you can let down your metaphorical net in total obedience. Will you do so and obey Him without compromise from this day forward in total obedience to His WORD?
I pray we all will and may God bless us as we do so, in Jesus Name. Amen.
You will have good success this 2018. Remain blessed. Shalom.
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