Peter faced the same decision in Luke 5 that we face at critical moments in our lives. Who are we going to follow, to what are we going to give our lives? Our destinies, our futures, await the moments of decision that we all must face. Imagine if Peter had not followed, if Peter had refused to go, if Peter had rejected Jesus' call to become one of His followers? He probably would have continued in his family business, raised a family, lived a meaningful and enriching life there in his community, even been a faithful worshipper of God and quite possibly a devoted believer in Jesus... but God's plan beckoned to him.
I remember when Vannessa and I faced a decision about our future in ministry together. We were in a wonderful church with great leaders, deep friendships, and close to family. But a meaningful existence is not the standard by which we measure our lives. We must consider our call, Heaven's invitation, what do the books in Heaven mentioned in Psalm 139:16 say about our journeys this side of eternity? Peter walked in those pages... I want to walk in those pages... let's walk in them together! Is God asking something of you? Don't stay in the chapter you are in when destiny is waiting!
Pastor Fred
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