Called Out
Then Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.”
When they had brought their boats to shore, they left everything and followed him.
Luke 5:10–11
The call stories of the disciples are profound.
Jesus approaches ordinary people because he sees in them something they cannot see in themselves.
Simon Peter, after witnessing the miraculous catch of fish, begs to “go away” from him because of his sin.
Jesus sees Simon differently. He sees his faith, his gifts, his leadership, and his potential.
So it is with us.
God sees and knows everything about us and seeks to call us into relationship so that we might be a blessing to others.
Jesus believes in us, perhaps we should too.
