Today’s Gospel reading illustrates Jesus’ authority over nature, his power to transform lives, and the call to discipleship, inviting us to follow him and become fishers of men. It emphasizes discipleship qualities such as faith, obedience and self denial to leave everything and follow Jesus. Christian discipleship could be demanding. Peter although he was an experienced fisherman, threw the net in obedience to Jesus. Often we find it difficult to have faith, obedience and self denial to overcome our ego. These are the challenging elements of our discipleship. When Peter took the initiative to obey Jesus, he realized his unworthiness to stand before him. After the encounter with Jesus his values changed. Encountering Jesus always brings life transformation. If life is not transformed we won’t be able to have meaningful discipleship. Peter’s encounter with Jesus teaches us that transformation can take place in our lives at any given time.

PRAYER: Abba Father, transform our lives. Amen.