Because Jesus spoke God’s Word, the people hoped He would miraculously remove Roman soldiers and tax collectors from their land. That’s one of the reasons why the early ministry of Jesus attracted a great a deal of attention. The people were looking for a Messiah, a man who would set them free from Rome’s tyranny, and they hoped Jesus was the man.
But some of the followers were surprised by the things Jesus said and did. He challenged them in unusual ways. He said to Peter, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” (Lk. 5:4 NKJV)
But some of the followers were surprised by the things Jesus said and did. He challenged them in unusual ways. He said to Peter, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” (Lk. 5:4 NKJV)
As an experienced fisherman, Peter knew better. He tried to explain to Jesus why the effort would be useless. Then something about the person of Jesus changed his mind. He replied, “nevertheless, at Your word I will let down the net.” (v. 5)
When he obeyed, Peter learned that Jesus does set people free—not necessarily from foreign powers or tyranny but from personal limitations. For, when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was braking. (v. 6)
Soon after Peter’s act of obedience, Jesus chose Peter as one of His disciples.
Originally published October 5, 1990.
Picture: Flower, Hawaii, 2004. Photo by Patty.
When he obeyed, Peter learned that Jesus does set people free—not necessarily from foreign powers or tyranny but from personal limitations. For, when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was braking. (v. 6)
Soon after Peter’s act of obedience, Jesus chose Peter as one of His disciples.
Originally published October 5, 1990.
Picture: Flower, Hawaii, 2004. Photo by Patty.
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