By Synthia Esther
While 2011 brought a bevy of storms and problems for most Americans, it is mindful to remember that after the storm God delivers a rainbow. So it is with faith that we begin the 2012 New Year dependent on God’s faithful sovereignty, mercy, grace, and love, to take care of his children.
“Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” Luke 5:4 NKJV
Trusting God to deliver a catch begins as we step out and leave the safety of the shoreline. Fishing all night with no results, Jesus told his disciples to “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” The disciples listened, acted, despite the rage and fury of the storm before them, and God delivered the catch into their hands. The fish were plentiful and abundant.
Devoting your life to God’s will, word, and ways, begins as a daily need and desire to become more like Christ in spirit and truth. To deny self, we must deny not only our fleshly desires, but our worldly concepts of success and failure. With God, all things are possible. With God, the catch is always abundant and filled with blessings. As we reflect on God’s goodness, we come to realize even during the storms of life, that what Satan meant for harm, God can turn around for good (Gen. 50:20).
Copyright – 2012, Synthia Esther
