Biblical principles of success and finacial breakthroughs

Biblical principles of success and finacial breakthroughs

Posted on December 14, 2008 Updated on December 13, 2008

IS THE WORD ENOUGH?

Memorise: “And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net” (Luke 5:5)

Read: Luke 5:1-11

Pastor E. Adeboye

In Matthew 5:1-12, Jesus Christ released a list of those who are blessed and favoured from the heavenly planet. Whether earth accorded them the same relevance or not did not matter. It is my desire that you will be among those Heaven calls ‘blessed’ this year in Jesus’ Name.

Peter had come to his wits end. At that point, he saw the limits of human wisdom, knowledge and abilities. His best could fetch him nothing- not even a fish! But then, he had an encounter with Jesus and that produced a turning point. Getting your breakthrough this season is not necessarily dependent on new techniques discovered, but on fresh revelations received from the Master. Each revelation produces a transformation.

“And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net” (Luke 5:5). Before Peter had a divine encounter, he first had a revelation of the Word. He had observed how the Words from the Lord’s mouth always brought positive outcomes.

He had seen the Word bring hope to the hopeless, life to the lifeless and change to the static. He had observed that the Word had integrity. It was dependable. When sent on a mission, it never failed. As a result of this, he made an exception for the Word. He told the Lord, ‘The only reason I will make another attempt in this hopeless situation is because You have involved your Word. Period!’

Revelation provides its recipient a platform – a foundation on which to lay desires and requests. Many of us have seen the power in God’s Word both in our lives and in the lives of others around us. Yet we have failed to see what Peter saw. If you find it difficult to believe the Word, it is because you have not caught a revelation of it.

We keep looking for other foundations on which to base our decisions. If the Word is not enough for you, a divine visitation or intervention may continue to elude you. The Word was enough for Peter. To embark on that job, take on that marriage partner or finalize that crucial decision, hear God’s Word. If in doubt after receipt of the Word, ask God for a confirmation. Thereafter, you can safely act on it.

 If the Word that created everything in Heaven and earth and sustains them till now, is not enough for you, then nothing else is