“Don’t be afraid” says Jesus - adding that now Peter would be catching men. Just as Jesus’ words were reassuring for Peter, they are for us also. Am I the only one out there whose first impulse is to run away when terrified? It makes me feel better that Simon Peter might have wanted to too. The word Jesus used here for “fear” is the Greek word “Phobeomai” meaning fear, terror, respect, honor – to cause to run away, terrify, frighten. We were never meant to sit in a frozen state of fear instead, we are to go forth in His power to do His good works that He has “prepared in advance for us to do” ( Ephesians 2:10). ![]() ![]() Jesus urges Simon to allow his fear to do the latter. The miraculous catch of fish had left Simon overwhelmed (to say the least!) at the majesty and power of Jesus.
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