He Leaves Everything to Follow Him

After the miracle of the abundant catch of fish, Peter realizes that his life has received a turning point, not only on a material level, but also spiritually. Until that moment, his life had focused on fishing, on temporary gains. But now Jesus calls him to something much greater and more lasting: to become a "fisher of men." His mission was no longer limited to the waters of the sea, but extended to the kingdom of heaven, to fill it with believers.

Peter understands that the miracle of the catch was not just a sign, but an invitation to see his life in a new way. Like the net, which was used by Jesus to collect an extraordinary catch, his life also had to be placed in the hands of Jesus—purified and prepared for a greater purpose. Only in the hands of Christ could his life be "broken" and used to collect something that would have eternal value.

This principle is clearly seen when Jesus says: "Without me you can do nothing." The net, without divine intervention, would have been useless. Such is the life of each of us. We cannot bear lasting fruit without remaining united to Christ.

Again Jesus says to Peter: "Follow me, and I will make you a fisherman of men." That call is a radical transformation. Peter's message was no longer tied only to his job, but to the salvation he had to announce. And just like the net full of fish, his life, placed in the hands of Jesus, would bear abundant fruit in the Kingdom of God.

Peter learned that only by living according to the call of Jesus would he see his life fulfilled in a full and rich way with eternal meaning.

His call is also your call and I hope that this plan has given you the right stimulus to listen to the voice of Jesus who tells you to “cast the net.”

God bless you, Pastor Carmelo Orlando