Come, Follow Me

The call of God is rarely convenient.

It doesn’t usually arrive when life is calm and predictable. It shows up in the middle of work. In the middle of disappointment. In the middle of ordinary routines.

In Luke 5, Jesus steps into Simon Peter’s boat after a long, unsuccessful night of fishing. The nets were empty. The men were tired. The shift was over. That is when Jesus asked for access.

He did not start by demanding everything. He simply said, in effect, “Push out a little.” That is how calling often begins. Not with fireworks, a big sign, or a platform. Just a small "yes" in a tired moment.

After teaching the crowd, Jesus told Simon to go deeper and let the nets down again. Simon had every reason to decline. He was experienced. He had already tried. The conditions were wrong. The timing made no sense.

But he said, “At your word I will let down the nets” (Luke 5:5).

That is obedience. Not because it feels right or because it looks promising. BUT because Jesus said it!

When the nets filled and the boats began to sink, Simon did not celebrate the potential profits. He fell to his knees and cried: “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord” (Luke 5:8).

That is what happens when Jesus moves from helpful teacher to holy Lord. You see yourself clearly. You stop pretending. You realize this is not about fish. It is about surrender.

Then Jesus said, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men” (Luke 5:10).

And they left everything!

The miracle was not the catch. The miracle was their response. The call of Christ is still the same. Two words: "Follow Me".

He is not asking for perfection. He is asking for surrender. He is not negotiating for partial obedience. He is inviting full trust.

Revelation 3:20 says, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock.” He does not force entry. He waits for a yes. The only thing that has changed in the last 2,000 years is how we choose to respond.

Will we keep washing our nets OR will we leave them behind to FOLLOW HIM?