The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 2 March 2026 – Lending To The Lord
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TOPIC: Lending To The Lord
READ: Luke 5:1-11 (NKJV)
1 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret,[a] the people were crowding around him and listening to the word of God.
2 He saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3 He got into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, and asked him to put out a little from shore. Then he sat down and taught the people from the boat.
4 When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.”
5 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.”
6 When they had done so, they caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break.
7 So they signaled their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!”
9 For he and all his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken,
10 and so were James and John, the sons of Zebedee, Simon’s partners.
Then Jesus said to Simon, “Don’t be afraid; from now on you will fish for people.”
11 So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.
THE MESSAGE:
Lending refers to giving to another, for temporary use. When lending a gift to someone or God, the Christian lender expects no return (Luke 6:34,35;1 Samuel 1:28,2:20). And God recognises (Deut. 28:12, 44), remembers (Psalm 112.5,6) and rewards whoever lends to Him (Psalm 37:25, 26). In today’s reading, Peter willingly offered his boat to be used by Jesus Christ to preach the Gospel around the Lake of Gennesaret. Our grateful Lord and Saviour rewarded Peter, and his crew with fishes, to overflowing.
Today, God is asking for our hearts (Proverbs 23:26), a room in your house (Philemon 1:22), a portion of your food and water (1 Kings 17:10,11), etc. Please, lend to Him without delay. Beloved, there are numerous blessings that are tied to lending to the Lord. Have you discovered this kingdom truth? Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and evermore (Hebrews 13:8). Hannah did it, the Widow of Zarephath did it, Peter did it. And the Lord did not forget in each case. Give to Him today!
PRAYER: LORD, I give my Life, time, intellect and resources for Your use today and always. Amen.
