Luke 5:1-11 In this season of Epiphany, we
recall a series of first things. We have witnessed Jesus' first miracle; we
have heard His first sermon. Now we see His first disciple called into active
service. Peter is an interesting sort of fellow. He speaks first and questions
later. He is bold in faith at one moment and timid the next. Peter is a lot like
us today. He had his own questions and fears. He had sickness in his family. He
worked long hours trying to run a business. When Jesus called Peter, he
responded. The Savior used common ordinary people like you and me to be His
followers. What is it that God is calling you to do? May we take the example of
Peter and faithfully follow when we are asked to go.
Jesus calls Peter to be a fisher
of men as he responds in faith "At
Your word" - v. 5 Likewise you are called to obey Christ's command and
accept His promises in faith.
It takes faith to do something
with which you have struggled and failed. Peter was asked to do the ridiculous –
to fish after a whole night of catching nothing. Jesus’ words today call for
faith to obey his commands and to trust his promises. A simple conception and concept;
yet it involves a life- long process.
For aid against temptation – O God,
through Your Son You have promised us forgiveness of sins and everlasting life.
Govern our hearts by Your Holy Spirit that in daily need and especially in time
of temptation, we may seek Your help and by a true and lively fait in Your
Word, obtain all that You have promise; through Jesus Christ our Lord. .
For strength of faith- Almighty Good, our heavenly Father,
because of Your tender love toward us sinners You have given us Your Son that,
believing in Him, we might have everlasting life. Continue to grant us Your
Holy Spirit that we may remain steadfast in this faith to the end and finally
come to life everlasting.[2]-
04 February, 2022
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