WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING THE NEXT GENERATION?

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WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING THE NEXT GENERATION? PART 5: WHAT ARE YOU PASSING ON? Deuteronomy 6:6–7 (NLT) “And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.” In Part 1, we asked: WHAT ARE YOU FEEDING YOURSELF? We discovered that what we consume matters. In Part 2, we asked: WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE YOU? We learned that what enters us must be processed. In Part 3, we asked: WHAT IS FLOWING OUT OF YOU? We learned that what is inside us eventually finds expression through our words, attitudes and actions. In Part 4, we asked: WHAT ARE YOU PRODUCING? We looked at the fruit of the Spirit and discovered that our lives should produce something that others can receive. Now we come to another important question: WHAT ARE YOU PASSING ON? Because life does not end with us. Something is al...
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AT THY WORD: FROM OBEDIENCE TO DESTINY PART 4: LAUNCH OUT INTO THE DEEP: OBEDIENCE IN THE UNREASONABLE

AT THY WORD: FROM OBEDIENCE TO DESTINY 
PART 4: LAUNCH OUT INTO THE DEEP: OBEDIENCE IN THE UNREASONABLE


Luke 5:4 

“Now when He had left speaking, He said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.”


In Part 3, we saw that availability precedes blessing. Peter’s willingness to let Jesus step into his boat positioned him for destiny. God only works with what is available, and surrendering the ordinary allows the extraordinary to unfold.


After Jesus entered Peter’s boat, He gave a seemingly unreasonable instruction: launch into deep water after a night of catching nothing. Human logic said, “We’ve worked all night — nothing will happen,” but God’s instruction demanded faith and obedience.


Breakthrough often requires acting beyond understanding.


1. Obedience Often Requires Risk

Peter had just failed all night. Following Jesus’ command looked risky.

Lesson: God sometimes asks us to step into uncomfortable or uncertain situations to receive our miracle.


2. Faith Moves Beyond What Eyes See

Obedience is rooted in faith, not circumstances.

Lesson: When God speaks, His Word is more reliable than what you see.


3. The Deep Represents Greater Capacity

“Deep” symbolizes abundance, expansion, and blessing beyond comfort.

Lesson: You cannot experience supernatural increase without venturing into the deep — the place of God’s power and provision.


4. Obedience Unlocks Supernatural Results

Following God’s instructions, even when they seem illogical, positions you for the impossible.

Lesson: Breakthrough happens when human effort aligns with divine instruction.



Reflection Questions

What “deep waters” is God asking me to venture into?

Am I willing to obey even when it doesn’t make sense?

How often do I let human logic block God’s instructions?

Am I ready to step into faith beyond my comfort zone?


Prayer🙏 

Lord, give me the courage to obey You even when it doesn’t make sense. Help me trust Your word above my fears and experiences. Lead me into the “deep places” You have prepared, and let my obedience bring the breakthrough You have ordained. Amen.


Stay tuned for part 5:

In Part 5, we will explore “Nevertheless at Thy Word: Faithful Obedience Under Pressure.” Next, we’ll learn that obedience, even when challenging or tiring, unlocks supernatural increase and positions you for your destiny.


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Prince Julius Nenebi-Darkson 

(El-PJ God’s Penman)

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