Bible Reading: Luke 5:1–20
Special Verse: Luke 5:11
“And when they had brought their boat to land, they left everything and followed Him.”
Have you ever wondered what could have made Peter and Andrew walk away from their livelihood—and even their family—to follow Jesus? Yet others Jesus called made excuses and walked away. What was the difference?
I believe the difference was revelation.
Peter and Andrew didn’t just encounter a good rabbi; they encountered Someone sent straight from God. Without a revelation of who Jesus truly is, it becomes difficult for anyone to surrender anything for Him. This same contrast happens in our generation: some hear the gospel and respond wholeheartedly, while others remain unmoved.
God never asks for part of us.
He asks for all of us.
Jesus made it clear that no one can serve two masters. You will love one and despise the other. There is no middle ground in discipleship.
As a young teenager, I tried to love God and love the world at the same time—and I became miserable. Eventually, the pull of the world overpowered my commitment to God, and I drifted from Him for a season. But thank God for His relentless love that drew me back! The moment I fully surrendered, His joy and His peace flooded my heart, and my life has never been the same.
If you are a miserable Christian today, still holding on to the world with one hand and to God with the other, I encourage you: surrender all. Only when we give Him everything do we experience the unspeakable joy and glory-filled life that Jesus offers.