Depart from Me, I am a sinful man

Peter's Denial by Rembrandt, 1660. Jesus is shown in the upper right hand corner, his hands bound behind him, turning to look at Peter, still the sinful man.

After hearing Jesus speak, and seeing the miracle of an abundant catch of fish, Peter was overwhelmed by his sinfulness.  "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man."  But Jesus said, "Follow me, for now on I will make you fishers of men."  Peter left the abundant catch and everything, and followed Jesus.

Jesus, let me listen.  Show me your abundant catch.  My desire is to follow you, but I am a sinful man.

Other Notes from Luke 5

• A Lesson From Luke 5

  ---