If You Insist

Scripture: 4 Jesus sat down and taught the people from the boat. When he had finished, he said to Peter, “Now row out to deep water to cast your nets and you will have a great catch.” 5 “Master,” Peter replied, “we’ve just come back from fishing all night and didn’t catch a thing. But if you insist, we’ll go out again and let down our nets because of your word.” 6 When they pulled up their nets, they were shocked to see a huge catch of fish, so much that their nets were ready to burst! 7 They waved to their business partners in the other boat for help. They ended up completely filling both boats with fish until their boats began to sink. (Luke 5:4-7 The Passion) How many times have I wanted to argue with God, or even have argued, about something He has asked me to do. All the reasons I might give Him for why it won’t work or why it is not the right time to do it. No different than Peter, the fisherman, saying we’ve tried that and it didn’t work. But then he said to Jesus, “if you insist” and he did what Jesus told him to do. That is what works! Thank You, Lord, for Your patience with me as I have followed You on this path of faith. You truly are God and know what is good, what is best. AMEN Father, You satisfy me and all those who love and trust You and keep Your promises. You reveal Your mighty power and marvels to Your people. Psalm 111
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