21 Days of Prayer and Fasting: DeeperNäide

Speak God, I’m Listening!

Key Verse: Stepping into one of the boats, Jesus asked Simon, its owner, to push it out into the water. So he sat in the boat and taught the crowds from there. - Luke 5:3

A baby duckling can locate its mother by the sound its mother makes. It recognises its mother's unique call, which can differ in pitch or other vocal characteristics, allowing it to find her in a crowded or noisy environment.

Just as it’s true in the natural world, we can train our spiritual ears to hear God’s voice despite the noise and commotion around us.

As we go deeper with God, it is important to discern His voice above all the surrounding noises. In Luke 5:3, Jesus gets Simon’s attention by calling him and drawing him away from what he was busy with i.e. washing his nets. As Simon sat in his boat, he was then positioned to listen to Jesus as He taught the crowd from Simon’s boat.

Today, let’s be intentional to posture and position ourselves to hear His voice as we set aside time and quieten our hearts (Psalm 46:10). As we tune our ears to hear God’s voice, journal what God is saying to you.

Shortly after Simon was in the boat with Jesus, He turned and spoke directly to Simon and said, “Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish” (Luke 5:4).

It was easy for Simon to recognise Jesus' command to him as he was already spending time listening to Jesus. It was a voice Simon knew and trusted.

In this season, I believe God is saying to us individually and as a church - “Now go out where it is deeper …” Let’s tune our ears to hear specifically on how we can go out to where it’s deeper and obey Him.

That’s where the abundance is!

Response

Set aside time today for you to hear God speak. Spend the first few minutes quietening your heart before God. Be ready to obey whatever He tells you to do.