Journal Entry – Wednesday, January 13 | 4:30 AM

I woke up before my alarm this morning, at 4:30 AM, and spent time reading Luke 5:1–11. As I read, the passage came alive in my heart.

The fishermen in this story were professionals. They knew their work well. Fishing was not new to them, and they didn’t need instructions from anyone—especially not from someone who wasn’t a fisherman. On top of that, they had already completed their work for the day. It was time for them to rest.

Yet when Jesus asked them to put out their nets again, they obeyed.

What stood out to me was their attitude. They weren’t offended. They didn’t question His knowledge or resist His request. Instead, they were humble enough to take instruction from Jesus, even though He didn’t belong to their profession. That simple obedience, combined with humility, led them to experience an overwhelming blessing.

Another powerful truth stood out to me: they didn’t cling to the material blessing. When they saw the miracle, they didn’t celebrate the fish—they recognized God. Peter became aware of his own sinfulness and his deep need for Jesus. And it didn’t stop there. They left everything behind to follow Him.

This morning, this message felt deeply personal.

Yes, Jesus can bless us materially—but what do I do with those blessings? Do I hold onto them for myself, or am I willing to lay them at His feet and follow Him?

I desire the heart that Simon Peter had:

• A heart that is obedient

• A heart that is humble

• A heart that recognizes its need for Jesus

• A heart that does not focus on blessings, but on the One who blesses

Lord, help me to lay everything at Your feet and follow You.