What have we left behind to follow Jesus? Peter was a fisherman. When he was first called Jesus has just provided his best business day ever! Peter left everything and followed Jesus.
At Jesus' death, Peter denied Jesus 3 times. After the resurrection, Peter went back to fishing! Once again Jesus provided a huge catch for Peter. Once again he left it all to follow Jesus.
At the first catch Peter fell to his knees and said, "Go away from me, for I am a sinful man, Lord!" At the final catch Peter jumped from the boat to pursue Jesus. Both encounters ended with Jesus saying, "Follow me." Both encounters required Peter to leave his catch behind.
We all have to leave and let go of whatever we are holding on to in order to "follow" Jesus. It is not easy. It is worth it.
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