21 Days of Prayer and Fasting: DeeperNäide

The Turning Point

Key Verse: His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed. Jesus replied to Simon, “Don’t be afraid! From now on you’ll be fishing for people!” - Luke 5:10

Life is full of turning points - defining moments that change the trajectory of our lives.

For Simon Peter and his companions, that turning point came when Jesus said, “From now on, you’ll be fishing for people!” ‘From now on’ wasn’t just a casual remark; it marked an invitation to leave the familiar behind and step into a new beginning and embrace a brand new start.

In 2 Corinthians 5:17, Paul reminds us that in Christ, the old life is gone, and a new life has begun. Isaiah 64:8 tells us that we are clay in the hands of the Potter. God has the power to reshape our lives, so that past mistakes, comfort zones, and old habits no longer define us. He lovingly moulds us into vessels fit for His purposes—but it requires us to lay down the old and walk in the new path He has prepared.

Turning points require us to move away from our own ways, and take on a new way of living. It may require us to lay aside familiar thought patterns, routines or mindsets that no longer align with God’s fresh direction. It means burning the bridges to the past so that we can never go back that way again.

Elisha was a farmer when Elijah threw his mantle on Elisha to call him into the prophetic ministry, Elisha destroyed his farming tools, said farewell to his parents and followed Elijah (1 Kings 19:19-21). There was no turning back for Elisha. After this, he moved into his new calling and ended up doing twice as many miracles as Elijah!

Let today be your “From now on…!”

Reflection

• What old habits or mindsets is God calling you to let go of?
• What new steps or habits do you need to start in your life to move into God’s new direction for you?