The Call

   As Christ begins his ministry he calls on certain fisherman to be his disciples. Their calling is an important moment in the scriptures. Even more can be understood as we analyze the events that preceded their calling. 
   Jesus had just concluded talking to a multitude of people and then approached Peter and asked him to cast out his ship to catch some fish. Peter replies by saying "Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net."(Luke 5:5)  When we read the text we can easily forget each persons own emotions and background. In order to understand Peter its important to realize that fishing is a laborious career and Peter was likely a very good fisher at this point in his life. So, when his new acquaintance, Christ, tells him to go back out after a tiring and unsuccessful night of fishing its evident that Peter is reluctant to go back out for more. Yet, he obeys Christ and takes his boat out again. Of course, with the Lords guidance he his able to catch so much fish that they fill two boats and break his net. Now, the interesting part is that Jesus waited until such a moment of success to call Peter to forsake fishing and to become one of his disciples. God likewise often does the same to us, in a moment of success or profound joy we are called to move on or even forsake what we have become acquainted to. Just as it was hard for Peter its hard for all of us to forsake that which we have become so familiar with. But, I know that God knows what is best for us in the long run. Peter had no idea what awaited him as he left his boat, and his old life, but he went forward in faith and with trust in God. He ultimately became one of Christ's closest apostle, he blessed many people's lives and successfully led the church after Christs crucifixion and resurrection. Similarly, as long as we trust God and look for and follow his guidance he will not lead us astray rather will lead us to be far greater than what we would have done on our own. .