Verse: Luke 5:10b-11

Remember, see the devotional introduction for instruction on how to follow this devotional for the Be the Church series.

Reflect

• Jesus had done a miracle for Peter by filling his net with fish, but Peter’s first response was fear, not thankfulness. As you increase your commitment to put your faith in action, what fears do you face, and how do you think God can address those fears?
• Simon’s fear quickly was replaced by action—he left everything and followed him. God also asks us to be ready to leave everything—that is, to make God and his commands our top priority. In what ways do you need to rearrange your priorities to be available to God and his work?

For further study: Luke 5:27-28, Matthew 4:18-20

Spend Time in Prayer

• What is God showing you personally through your devotion time today? Ask God to guide you in applying what you have learned.
• Pray for the spiritual growth of another person whom God may be challenging to put his or her faith in action.
• Pray for someone you know is in need.

Be sure to continue the devotional with Day 5: Rich Toward God.

Past Days in This Devotional

• Day 1: The Key to Heaven
• Day 2: Making Room
• Day 3: Blessing Others