He Fought Against Fear and Doubt - "Stop Being Afraid" -Conclusion

 Peter felt an unexpected weight as he started hauling in the nets. Incredulous, he pulled harder, and before long he could see a great mass of fish wriggling within the mesh! Frantically, he motioned to the men in the second boat to come to help. As they did, it soon became apparent that one boat could not contain all these fish.  They filled both vessels, but there were too many-the boats started to sink  under the weight. Peter was overwhelmed with astonishment. He had seen Christ's power in action before, but his instance was so personal. Here was a man who could even cause the fish to enter the nets!  Fear welled up in Peter, he sank to his knees and said:  "Depart from me, because I am a sinful man, Lord."  How could he ever prove worthy to associate with the One who wielded the very power of God in such ways? - Read LUKE 5:6-9. 

Jesus kindly said: "Stop being afraid  From now on you will be catching men alive." (Luke 5:10, 11)  This was no time for doubt or fear. Peter's doubts abouts such practical matters as fishing were unfounded; his fears about his own faults and inadequacies were just as baseless. Jesus had great work to do, a ministry that would change history.  He served a God who "will forgive in a large way." (Isaiah 55:7)  Jehovah would take care of Peter's needs, both physical and spiritual. - Matthew 6:33.

Peter responded quickly, as did James and John.  "They brought boats back to land, and abandoned everythig and followed him." (Luke 5:11) Peter put faith in Jesus and in the One who sent him. It was the best decision he could make.  Christians todayt who overcome their doubt and fear to take up service to God are likewisse showing faith.  Such trust in Jehovah is never misplaced. - PSALM 22:4, 5. 

Next time: He Fought Against Fear and Doubt - "Why Did You Give Way to Doubt?" 

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