Luke 5

Today we are reading Luke 5. In this chapter we read about the calling of the first disciples. “And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets.” And when they had done this, they enclosed a large number of fish, and their nets were breaking. They signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both the boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord.” For he and all who were with him were astonished at the catch of fish that they had taken, and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him.” Luke‬ ‭5:4-11‬ ‭ESV‬‬ I am always struck by the fact that these men left “everything” to follow Jesus. What would that look like for you? What is the “everything” that you would leave? How do you think this leaving was received by their friends and family? Have you ever left everything? May God bless you with the “all-in” faith of the disciples. Pastor Tim

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