Feb 2 devotion

I was reading the story in Luke 5.1-11 where Jesus calls his first disciples. Jesus is in a boat teaching. When he finishes teaching, he tells Simon "Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch." Then in verse 5 we read 5Simon answered, "Master, we've worked hard all night and haven't caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets." Now with our 20/20 hindsight we want to tell Simon, “This is the Son of God—Don’t argue, just DO IT!” And that’s when I have to stop and remind myself of all the times I have argued with God. I know God is speaking directly to me through His Word telling me what I SHOULD do but I can always come up with excuses. I don’t have time today. But it really wasn’t my fault. She started it—why should I be the one to apologize. But someone else should make that call. Someone else should speak to that visitor. Like a child arguing about doing her chores—we spend more time making excuses than it would take to just do it! And, like Peter we end up falling at Jesus’ knees and confessing our sinfulness. And we, once again, are comforted by the assurance of forgiveness because of our faith in Jesus, our risen Lord and Savior.

Heavenly Father, Forgive us for the many times we hesitate to do your will. Help us, by the power of the Holy Spirit, to listen more clearly to Your Word and to obey more willingly to your commands. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.