Scripture to Read: Luke 5:8–9
When we recognize God’s handiwork in and through us as well as in others who belong to Him, it should always amaze us and leave us in complete awe of who He is as our God and King. This is what happened to Simon, Andrew, and the others who were fishing that day. God had Luke record in Luke 5:8–9, “But when Simon Peter saw that, he fell down at Jesus’ feet, saying, ‘Go away from me Lord, for I am a sinful man!’ 9 For amazement had seized him and all his companions because of the catch of fish which they had taken.” Simon, Andrew, and the others had just seen an incredible miracle and they were blown away. However, this was not the first miracle Simon had witnessed. We must remember that Jesus had miraculously healed Simon’s mother-in-law in Luke 4:38–39. This second miracle brought about a response from Simon that was not recorded after Simon saw his mother-in-law healed. It might have been because it was the second miracle Simon saw that brought him to a point of realizing that Jesus was worthy of his worship. Simon also saw his own sinfulness and knew that he was not worthy to be in the presence of Jesus. When anyone sees Jesus for the first time for who He is (Lord, King, God, Master, Creator, and Savior), the only proper response is to worship Him and also realize how sinful they are. Thankfully, when anyone repents of their sin and turns to follow Christ, He receives them with loving open arms.
Challenge & Application
Why should God’s handiwork always amaze us and deepen our awe of Him as our God, King, and Lord?
When people finally have their eyes open to Jesus being the Messiah, why do they also see their sinfulness?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!