Leaving Everything and Following Jesus
Part 16 - Luke 5:1-11 (ESV) - Pastor Tim Kroeker
Philippians 3:8
“Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ.”
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Simon lived in Capernaum with his wife and family. He and his brother Andrew owned a fishing business. They were partners with the sons of Zebedee, James and John. But one day Simon and his associates had a life changing encounter with Jesus. In obedience to Jesus’ command Simon hauled in his most successful catch ever. There were so many fish the nets were breaking and the boats were sinking. But on this, the most profitable day of his career, Simon left it all behind. He became one of Jesus’ disciples. As we continue on in our salvation story, Luke describes the calling of Jesus’ first disciples who personally respond to his authoritative teaching. They serve as a model for us all. Being a disciple is an invitation into a life of greater meaning and purpose that demands we stop chasing our own dreams and instead follow Jesus.
