Reluctantly Willing | Rev. Brooke Hartman
Description
: In Luke’s account of Jesus calling Peter to follow him, Jesus meets Peter where he is, on his job fishing. Actually, Peter has not had a good day on the job, having spent a long night with a fruitless catch. There, Jesus comes to Peter and his friends. There, Jesus guides Peter to try again. Peter responds with reluctance, yet does as instructed, casting the nets again. The result is a bountiful catch. When Peter sees, he falls down at Jesus’ feet, confessing his sinful nature. Jesus responds to not fear, but that now they will catch men. Peter responds by leaving everything and following Jesus.
Peter demonstrates reluctance yet willingness. He also shows a response to Jesus’ invitation to follow. This is for us as well, reluctant yet willing followers of Jesus Christ, responding to the obvious, God’s truth and grace.
Scripture - Luke 5:1-11
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