READ: Luke 5:1-11
…nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake.
Luke 5: 4-6
Peter respected Jesus Christ. Peter respected Jesus, even though he did not know who He was. Obviously, he knew that He was a preacher. And that was all! Peter did not react wrongly to preaching and teaching. He had great respect for the ministry.
However, there could have been other possible reactions to Jesus’ request. Peter could have said that, “My boat is not available for aimless wanderers who are strolling on the beach whilst we are working hard for a living.” Peter could have said, “My boat was made for fishing and not for church activities.” Peter could have said, “Purposeless men should not discourage those who are doing honest work.”
Peter could have said, “Shall I leave the mending of my nets to push this unemployed carpenter-turned-preacher out into the water? Does he know the energy that is required to push boats into the water? Does he not know that the boat could drift away?”
Yet, Peter did not say any of these things. He pleasantly and gladly gave up his ship for Jesus’ use. That is how the power of miracles, finances and provision was released in the life of Peter.