MERCY: THE SECRET OF UNSTOPPABLE SUCCESS



TEXT:
Luke 5:3-6
3. And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon's, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.
4  Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.
5  And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net.
6  And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.

MESSAGE
Remember Peter's condition? He toiled all night but his skills, expertise and timing yielded no fruit. We do not downplay the fact that many factors, ranging from physical to spiritual, could have been responsible for Peters failure and disappointment. Whatever was the reason for Peter’s failure in his endeavor, it definitely proves the veracity of the word of God to the end that success is not a product of man’s effort

_"I returned, and I saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all."_ (Ecclesiastes 9:11).
Now that leaves a man totally helpless as he cannot determine what when or how he can be successful. The probability of success would be one in a thousand. Solomon was speaking here from the perspective of man—albeit a wise one—hence his finding according to him was based on his personal discovery and philosophy. He says “I returned and saw under the sun.” now that was the much that human reasoning can get to.

However, Paul speaking by the Spirit of Christ clearly tells us the accurate position thus; _"So then it is not of him that willeth, or runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy"_ (Rom 9:16). From the foregoing we are made to understand that it is the God factor in our race that helps us to succeed. Thus, it is the object of God’s grace and mercy that can make true success.

Friend, you're an object of God's mercy if you are born again and walking in God's ways (1Pet 2:9-10, Gal 6:16). Lay hold on His mercies. Be conscious of it. Let it be a subject of your confession and affirmations. Let it be basis for your Thanksgiving, praise and prayer. Your success will surprise you in Jesus Name.

LET US PRAY
Thank you Father for making me ab object of your mercy

Thank you Father for assuring me of your mercy.

I declare that I'm an object of God's mercy and I succeed in fulfilling God's purpose for my life

This year and for ever, mercy is speaking for my promotion, success and prosperity.

Father cause your church to be filled with the knowledge of your will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.

Father in your mercy save this country from the consequences of our negative choices and wicked actions

FURTHER STUDIES
Psalm 136, 1Pet 2:9-10, Gal 6:16

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Genesis 24
Psalms 8
Matthew 9:14-38

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