21 Days of Prayer and Fasting: DeeperSample

Open My Eyes To See

Key Verse: When Simon Peter realized what had happened, he fell to his knees before Jesus and said, “Oh, Lord, please leave me—I’m such a sinful man. For he was awestruck by the number of fish they had caught, as were the others with him." - ‭‭Luke‬ ‭5‬:‭8-9

One revelation from God can change everything!

The disciples had previously addressed Jesus as ‘Rabbi’ or teacher. They also knew him to be a prophet and one who was sent from God. Through the miracle of the amazing haul of fish, Jesus proved that He had authority and power over all of creation. Simon’s eyes were opened to see that Jesus was indeed more than just a teacher or prophet - but Lord of all!

When Simon received that revelation, he addressed Jesus as ‘Lord’ (Luke 5:8). It caused Simon to ask Jesus to go away from him as Simon began to see Jesus as absolutely holy and powerful, revealing his own sinfulness. Eventually, that revelation of Jesus caused Simon and his friends to leave everything to follow Jesus (Luke 5:11).

Receiving this revelation was also pivotal to him walking in his new call and purpose.

A new measure of faith comes to us when we receive God’s revelation to us. Miracles and breakthroughs occur when we receive and act upon God’s revelation to us.

For the longest time, I struggled with my identity and sexual sin. Breakthrough seemed impossible no matter how hard I tried. Then at one prayer meeting, I responded to an altar call for those facing an impossible situation. All it took was one word from the Holy Spirit and I was set free! Fully! Permanently!

Too often we chase the miracle itself, when God’s greater desire is that we come to know Him - the miracle worker and the lover of our souls. Today, ask God to reveal Himself to you in a fresh way so we can walk more intimately with Him.

Response

Take a moment to ask God to open our eyes to His greatness and faithfulness and ask Him also to reveal Himself in a fresh way to us, that we may truly know Him.