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Luke 5:5 - Blessings in Obedience.

Luke 5:5 (NKJV) 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."  

Luke 5:5 (NIV) Simon answered, "Master, 
we've worked hard all night and haven't caught 
anything. But because you say so, I will let down the 
nets."  

COMMENTARY PEARL

   "Because I said so." If I had a dollar 
for every time I've uttered that nonnegotiable 
statement as a parent, my children's college savings 
would have been fully funded. A debate always 
preceded my frustrated declaration, my daughters 
arguing their side and me arguing mine, until we 
reached an impasse and I made that final, 
authoritative announcement. 
   "Because I said so" could mean two 
things: No, you can't do what you want. Or, yes, you 
have to do what I want you to do. 
   When my quiet time took me to Luke 5 this 
morning, Simon's response to Jesus reminded me of the 
well-worn phrase from my parenting days. Exhausted 
after a failed night of fishing, Simon did not 
want to cast his nets one more time as Jesus 
instructed. But instead of arguing, he replied, "Because 
You say so." 
   Similar to my voice, I hear Simon's 
weariness. But our statements, which also sound 
similar, are vastly different. "Because I said so" is 
a response to disobedience. "Because You say 
so" is a response of obedience. I don't want to 
do what You're asking of me, Lord, but I will 
do it anyway. Because You say so. 
   When my heart feels resistant, Simon's 
words, now written on the whiteboard in my office, 
will be my reminder to tell Jesus, "Because You 
say so." Karen Sargent 
   Faith Step: Have you been arguing with 
Jesus about something He wants you to do or not to 
do? Write "Because You say so" on a note card 
and place it where you will see it often. When 
Jesus asks, do it. [Mornings With Jesus 2024 
Devotional by Guideposts and Zondervan] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY

Matthew 7:24 - Build Your Life on Christ and 
His Word. 

https://www.abible.com/devotions/2023/20230629-1034.html 

John 13:17 - Blessed Are The Acquiescent, 
Compliant and Obedient Ones. 

https://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200830-1103.html 

John 14:15 - Motivation for Obedience.

https://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210925-0903.html 

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

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