FAITH CAPSULE: Take the word of God and terminate your tormentor.

Exodus 14

Peter and his fellow professional fishermen failed to catch fish all night. They failed in their area of expertise and engage the process of packing up for that day. As they wash their nets, the One in charge of every creation showed up and released a lack-terminating word unto them stating, “…Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” (Luke 5:4) The fishermen had every reason to doubt or denounce the lack-terminating word which sounded in their direction but they responded by obeying. As a result of their obedience, “…they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking. 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. When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord!” (Luke 5:6-8) Are you allowing your condition or challenges to dictate, determine how you respond to the word of God which sound in your direction? Are you in any situation where all your turning has turned out wrong? Have you found yourself on a ground where you have been grounded due to lack of positive result?  Is there any area of life where you have been toiling? It does not matter how long you have been toiling if you will listen and hear the living word of God toiling will be terminated. The disciples listen, heard, and were able to receive and believe. The fishermen’s believe caused them to see an end to toiling. The word which sounded in direction of the fishermen is still loud and clear if you will listen and hear.

Are you experiencing the persistence of Pharaoh’s representative in your life? The Israelites had the experience Pharaoh persistent. Despite the entire miracle that brought them out of the bondage of over four hundred years, Pharaoh remained stubbornly persistent going after the Israelites life. You are not immune to experiencing challenges of wicked ones. However, God has sent His word to heal and to deliver us from destruction. When Pharaoh refused to back off from the Israelites, the word of God which sounded through Moses buried Pharaoh’s might and strength in the middle of the Red Sea. It is written, “And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever.  The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” (Exodus 14:13-14) Take word of God and your Pharaoh will be terminated.

Prayer for today: Ask for the word of God to have a place in your life.