Luke 5:8 “But when Simon Peter saw that, he fell down at Jesus’ feet, saying, ‘Go away from me Lord, for I am a sinful man!’”
FISHING TIPS
Peter was just a fisherman. He was tired from a night’s attempt to catch fish. It was his livelihood. He knew how to fish. It wasn’t his first time on a boat. And then this fishing novice, a carpenter of all people, steps into his boat, preaches a message and then has the audacity to instruct Peter how to fish. But there was something about that message. Peter does exactly what Jesus says, and he catches so many fish that he has to call for help.
Man, I wish Jesus would tell me where to fish! Lol. He can preach from my boat anytime, if He can tell me where to fish. But you see, it wasn’t about the fish. It was about the man telling Peter where to fish. It was about Peter recognizing instantly, as he stood in the presence of Jesus, just how sinful a man he was.
TEACHING MOMENT
I don’t care how sweet and precious your children are, they are still sinners. And they need to know that. They need to know that they can’t be good enough. Their efforts to please God, while noteworthy, mean nothing when it comes to holiness and purity. Today’s parents are so busy bragging and praising their children (and there is nothing wrong with that) that we forget to point out our children’s sin.
But look at this verse. Jesus never told Peter to repent. Just being in the presence of holiness made Peter aware of his sins. Does being in your presence draw your children to Christ or drive them away? Do you live your life in such a way that your children want to imitate your walk with Jesus? If you give them instructions on holy living would they follow or laugh?
A Moment In Time 