When Jesus first used Peter's fishing boat as an impromptu pulpit and then commanded him to put down his nets for a catch, the haul was so large that the nets began to tear under the weight.
What happened next seems to be the climax of the story. And perhaps the most significant aspect was what did not happen.
Note carefully: It was not that Peter asked to follow Jesus - only to have Jesus respond, "Depart from me, for you are a sinful man".
No, it was the exact opposite.
Peter fell on his knees and pleaded with Jesus, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man" ... only to have Jesus invite him to follow. (Luke 5:8) In fact, Jesus promised to put Peter to work as a "fisher of men".
After the very first sin, it was Adam who hid from God.
Not vice versa.
Jesus told Peter, "Fear not".
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