Saturday, February 14, 2004

But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Go away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!" 9For he and all who were with him were amazed at the catch of fish that they had taken.
(Luke 5.8-9 NRSV)
If any of you have seen the movie JERRY MAGUIRE, you can appreciate this. In the movie, Tom Cruise is starting a business as an agent for sports stars. He is trying to snag one big client, a young football star played by Cuba Gooding, Jr. Cuba likes Tom, he trusts Tom, he respects Tom. But he won't sign with Tom's agency until Tom can guarantee him a hefty advertising contract. His catchphrase is, "Show me the money! Show me the money!" Then we've got a deal.

Well, in the same way, Peter probably respected and trusted Jesus. But in his own way, he was saying, "Show me the fish! Show me the fish!" before he would sign himself over completely. Jesus showed him the fish and Simon Peter was astonished.

Dear God, help me in my unbelief. Amen.

Ron Newhouse

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