Luke 5
Everyone has a story - including Peter, who's mother-in-law was healed by Jesus (Luke 4, Mark 1). Peter also saw Jesus produce a haul of fish that Peter and his fellow fisherman could not produce or experience, even on the best of days fishing. On top of that Peter was likely there for all (or nearly all) of Jesus' miracles that included the Transfiguration, the Resurrection, and Pentecost. During the period after the Resurrection when Jesus appears to many, Peter arguably experienced the most powerful example of Jesus' grace and forgiveness.
For more on Peter's story - see this.
I like IAmSecond.com as a place where folks, including many public personalities, share their stories. I've shared my story through Celebrate Recovery where I have gained victory (still fighting) over anger and others sins.
Peter dropped his livelihood to follow Jesus and boldly proclaimed the Gospel - in the face of grave danger.
Ultimately, Peter became integral to the early church's existence and Peter brought the Gospel to the Gentiles.
We must all get to a place where we acknowledge the need for Jesus and just drop everything to follow Him.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who loves me and who gives me victory over the sting of sin and death. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love. I daily miss the mark. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him. v11
Everyone has a story - including Peter, who's mother-in-law was healed by Jesus (Luke 4, Mark 1). Peter also saw Jesus produce a haul of fish that Peter and his fellow fisherman could not produce or experience, even on the best of days fishing. On top of that Peter was likely there for all (or nearly all) of Jesus' miracles that included the Transfiguration, the Resurrection, and Pentecost. During the period after the Resurrection when Jesus appears to many, Peter arguably experienced the most powerful example of Jesus' grace and forgiveness.
For more on Peter's story - see this.
I like IAmSecond.com as a place where folks, including many public personalities, share their stories. I've shared my story through Celebrate Recovery where I have gained victory (still fighting) over anger and others sins.
Peter dropped his livelihood to follow Jesus and boldly proclaimed the Gospel - in the face of grave danger.
As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard. Acts 4:20
Ultimately, Peter became integral to the early church's existence and Peter brought the Gospel to the Gentiles.
We must all get to a place where we acknowledge the need for Jesus and just drop everything to follow Him.
My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an amazing God who loves me and who gives me victory over the sting of sin and death. Thank You Jesus! I am not worth such love. I daily miss the mark. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
