In the synoptic gospel of Luke, chapter five (5), there’s a story of Jesus ministering the word around lake Gennesaret and in the course of it, He jumped on Simon Peter’s boat and started teaching from the boat. He asked Simon to let down his net for a catch and Simon told Jesus that he’s been hustling all night and has made no catch. All the same, since Jesus asked him to let down his net, he will do it anyway. My dear friend, a miracle ensued right after that.
Here’s my practical assessment of this story, Jesus saw the frustration and fruitlessness in the efforts Simon and his fellows were making. Jesus sees ours as well. Can you imagine going through eleven (11) months this year and yet you have no results to show for your efforts? It can be a scary thing and can discourage you but there’s a God in heaven who sees our efforts and our despair so in this month of November, He is beckoning you and I to not give up and let down our nets one more time.
One more prayer, one more fasting, one more staying in obedience and one more effort on that dream you feel like giving up on. I declare with you that the same Lord, who is rich unto all, the creator of EVERYTHING on earth and in heaven will cause an eleventh hour miracle and result in our lives this month.
May it be so in our lives in Jesus’ name. AMEN.
XOXO,
Lady Abena