The nets were breaking. The boats were sinking. The fish just kept coming.

Peter wasn’t expecting this. Just a few moments earlier, he was wrapping up a long, frustrating night with nothing to show for it. No fish. No success. Just exhaustion. Then Jesus shows up, tells him to go back out, and suddenly—more than he could handle.

And his response? He falls to his knees. Go away from me, Lord. I’m not worthy.

It’s a strange reaction, isn’t it? You’d think he’d be celebrating. Laughing. High-fiving his crew. Instead, he’s overwhelmed—not by the fish, but by the realization of who just did this miracle.

And that he doesn’t feel deserving. 

But Jesus doesn’t leave. He doesn’t scold Peter for doubting or tell him to get over his unworthiness. He simply calls him forward. Do not be afraid. From now on, you will be catching people.

Peter thought his life was about fish. Jesus showed him it was about so much more.

And that’s where this story meets us.

We spend so much time thinking we know how things are supposed to go. We assume that if something didn’t work before, it won’t work now. We let past failures define our future choices. 

But what if we’re wrong? 

What if God is standing right in front of us, inviting us to trust Him again?

Maybe you’ve been praying for reconciliation with someone, but the hurt feels too deep. 

Maybe you’ve been avoiding confession because you think your sins are too big. 

Maybe you’ve given up on serving at church because the last time didn’t go how you hoped. 

Maybe you’re afraid to try anything new because you’re convinced you’ll just fail again.

We must trust when God is clearly calling us to move. Recognizing that when Jesus asks us to cast the net again, it’s not because He wants us to struggle—it’s because He’s preparing to fill it.

So, what’s the “net” in your life? What’s the thing you’ve given up on because it didn’t work before? What if Jesus is asking you to try one more time—with His strength instead of just your own?

And when He does, will you push Him away like Peter almost did? Or will you drop to your knees, overwhelmed by grace, and follow Him into something greater?

God bless.
FF

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