What-If or What-Is Thinkers!

July 27, 2009

a devotional by Floyd Platt
Floyd is a member of our Ambassador Club

” Then He sat down and taught the people from the boat.  And when He had finished speaking, He said to Simon, “Put out into the deep water and let down the nets for a catch.”   Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night andhaven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” (see references below)

Are you a “what-if” or a “what-is” thinker?

I believe the Disciple Peter  (Simon) was a “what-is” thinker.

In the morning, upon returning to port after fishing all night in the same spot, Peter was asked by Jesus to sail his boat back into deeper waters and throw out his nets again for a catch (Luke 5:4).  Peter didn’t ask, “But Lord, what if ..?” Peter just trusted Jesus and did as He instructed!

In his heart Peter knew that good fishing would be even less likely during the daylight hours. In his exhaustion, he could have given in to doubts by merely concentrating on what had not happed – the lack of catching any fish after working hard all night.

Peter did not deny these facts, but in his demonstration of obedience and respect to Christ he acknowledged His deity with one powerful statement testifying to his faith: “…Master, we worked hard all night and caught nothing, but at Your bidding I will let down the nets.”  Luke 5:5

Simply put, Peter focused on the One giving the instruction (”what-is”) and not on the possible risks or outcomes of following the instruction (”what-if”).

You and I can truly trust God to take care of every problem when His commands or instructions seem to be unreasonable. Our Lord is not a God of disappointment or fear. He will never leave you hanging or fearful of the future.

As we obey God’s Word with confidence in His provision, we can know that He has already taken care of the “what-if” for us and His instruction will only lead to the “what-is” reality of His promises that are assured.

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