Today’s reading: Luke 4:31-44, 5:1-11

“When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” Luke‬ ‭5:8‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Jesus had been busy before this to show Peter just who He was. He healed his mother-in-law. He healed all the sick in his hometown. Then, as a final exclamation, there was this miraculous catch of fish. 🐠 🐟 🎣

Peter was looking at these events and then comparing them to his own life of disobedience. How could he ever be around someone so holy, someone so powerful, someone who was obviously not like himself.

Admission of our weakness (and His holiness) has to be the first step in authentically following Jesus.

Jesus responds with the most often quoted command in the Bible: “Don’t be afraid.”

Feel unworthy?
Feel inadequate?
Jesus may think otherwise.
Are you going to argue with the Son of God or will you gratefully follow Him?