“And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.” Luke 5:5.

Have you ever been told to do something that you could not understand- a reluctant feeling to stay clear and go the opposite direction is usually our first reaction…but, when God commands us to follow His leading whether we fully comprehend it or not…you can rest assured that He’s setting us up for a blessing!

The disciples had been on the sea all night and had not caught any fish. However, Jesus commanded that they continue, Simon Peters reaction was one of radical faith. “And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.” Luke 5:5. Note Simon Peter said…Master, in other words-you are in charge, and regardless of what things look like… at your word I will obey!

Are we able to display such strong faith and follow where He leads? That night when the disciples obeyed the word of the Lord, they received a blessing far greater than they could ever imagine; someone once said…you cannot beat God’s giving!

Our obedience to the will of God brings blessings every time. It is not ours to understand or even try to rationalize the reasoning for God’s commands. He is our sovereign Lord and guides us in the way that we should go. All that we really need to do is say like Simon Peter – “nevertheless at thy word I will let done the net.”

Blessings come in different forms, whether they be spiritual or physical manifestations of God goodness; it is a fact that the amazing grace of God will shine through in all that we do when we obey His will. “Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine:” Exodus 19:t 5.

What have God commanded you to do today-what is your “nevertheless” – like the disciples does things appear to be outright impossible to endure ofrcome to fruition… don’t worry about the circumstances- remember we walk by faith and not by sight…the question is are you ready for your blessing–then obey God and leave the consequences to Him!

God richest blessings to all.