Scripture: Luke 5:1–11

Devotion

Peter had been fishing all night and caught nothing. Exhausted and frustrated, the last thing he wanted to hear was, “Put out into the deep water.” But Jesus said it, and Peter obeyed. What followed was a catch so great that his nets began to break. In that moment, Peter realized who stood before him: not just a teacher, but the Lord. What did he do next? He left everything behind: boats, nets, fish, all of it, to follow Jesus. 

Surrender doesn’t always make sense. It often comes after we’ve done everything our way and realized it still isn’t enough. Jesus meets us there, not to shame us but to invite us into something greater. Movement in the kingdom always begins where self-reliance ends. 

When Peter let go of what he knew, he stepped into who he was made to become. The same is true for us. The very things we cling to for control, such as our plans, comfort, and identity, can be what holds us back from real transformation. 

A Personal Prayer

• Father, reveal the “nets” I’m still gripping tightly. Give me faith to release control and trust that what You have ahead is far greater than what I leave behind. Teach me to surrender daily so that I may follow You fully and walk in the life You’ve called me to. Amen. 

Pray for Our Neighbors: Narrow Gate

Narrow Gate in Middle Tennessee is a discipleship and life-on-life ministry where young men ages 18–25 step away from distractions to pursue God and His calling. For over 20 years, Narrow Gate has welcomed young men from many backgrounds, helping them discover identity in Christ, learn Scripture, and gain practical skills that can be used for future work and ministry. 

• Pray for the young men currently in the program to persevere through the hard inner work of discipleship and to grow in obedience to Christ. 
• Ask God to give graduating participants diligence and discernment as they return to a world that will challenge their faith. 
• Pray for the Narrow Gate team to have wisdom, joy, and provision as they equip the next generation of disciple makers. 

Prayer for the Nations: Global Workers | Winston & Emmy

Winston and Emmy serve as global workers in Zimbabwe, focusing on church planting and operating a coffee shop to support their outreach. Their goal is to foster meaningful relationships within their community that lead to spiritual growth, while also finding joy and favor in their ministry as they walk alongside their community. 

• Pray for a faithful core group to be strengthened for the church plant and to grow in unity and maturity. 
• Ask God to relieve the intense suffering of the Zimbabwean people, providing comfort, provision, and gospel hope. 
• Pray that their coffee shop and community relationships would lead to ongoing gospel conversations and multiplication across Zimbabwe.