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"But Because You Say So!"

Pastor Ben Kellert

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Luke 5:1-11  "One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, 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."

Jesus' following was growing - 

  • people came from far away to hear from Him
  • Jesus taught with clarity and authority

Have you ever been in a situation where you afterwards thought to yourself, "what just happened??"

  • was it just a chance coincidence?
  • No!  Psalm 37:23  "The Lord directs the steps of the godly.  He delights in every detail of their lives."
  • No coincidences...God-incidents!

A carpenter is telling seasoned fishermen to try the other side of the boat after fishing all night!

Sometimes we limit the possibilities based on our perceived capabilities, but its not up to us!

*"But because you say so..."

  • if God says so, DO it!!
  • Obey even if it doesn't make sense!

When He Speaks (lyrics)

Broken from the journey beaten from the struggle
Straining to see His hand at work in me
In the middle of confusion my doubts and delusion
I wonder if God is even listening

But when He speaks I know His voice
When He speaks my soul does rejoice
When He speaks my heart knows no fear
Oh the Peace when He speaks

I've struggled with answers in a sea of trouble
Drowning in the waves of the oceans tide
In my desperate situation and present complication
I look for a safe place to run and hide

But when He speaks I know His voice
When He speaks my soul does rejoice
When He speaks my heart knows no fear
Oh the Peace when He speaks

"But because you say so..."

  • blind faith and trust
  • He will take care of the rest

We need more "but because you say so" people in our time!

  • People willing to obey simply because God said so!
  • Complete surrender and obedience
  • Do it!
  • Trust and Obey for there's no other way!
  • The end result is spectacular - it may not be easy...it may take work and effort 
  • You may need to call in recruits to help you but the reward will be worth the risk!

God is calling... and He is waiting for you to say: "But because you say so!"

  • I will go because you say so, Lord!
  • I will do it because you say so
  • I will obey because you say so!

Submit, abandon and surrender it all ... be willing to give it all to the one who truly gave it all for you!

Our time is short and He is coming back soon so let's say, Yes, Lord... because you say so!!

 

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