Topic: LENDING TO THE LORD
Text:Luke 15:1-10
15:1 So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret,
15:2 and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets.
15:3 Then He got into one of the boats, which was Simon’s, and asked him to put out a little from the land. And He sat down and taught the multitudes from the boat.
15:4 When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.”
15:5 But Simon answered and said to Him, “Master, we have toiled all night and caught nothing; nevertheless at Your word I will let down the net.
15:6 And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking.
15:7 So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink.
15:8 When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!”
15:9 For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish which they had taken;
15:10 and so also were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid. From now on you will catch men.”
15:11 So when they had brought their boats to land, they forsook all and followed Him.
STUDY:
Lending refers to giving to another, for temporary use. When lending a gift to someone or God, the Christian lender expects no return (Luke 6:34,35;1 Sam. 1:28,2:20). And God recognises (Deut. 28:12, 44), remembers (Psa. 112.5,6) and rewards whoever lends to Him (Psa. 37:25, 26). In today’s reading, Peter willingly offered his boat to be used by Jesus Christ to preach the Gospel around the Lake of Gennesaret. Our grateful Lord and Saviour rewarded Peter, and his crew with fishes, to overflowing.
Today, God is asking for our hearts (Prov. 23:26), a room in your house (Philemon 1:22), a portion of your food and water (1 Kings 17:10,11), etc. Please, lend to Him without delay. Beloved, there are numerous blessings that are tied to lending to the Lord. Have you discovered this kingdom truth? Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and evermore (Heb. 13:8). Hannah did it, the Widow of Zarephath did it, Peter did it. And the Lord did not forget in each case. Give to Him today!
Prayer:
LORD, I give my Life, time, intellect and resources for your use today and always. Amen.
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