Have you ever had a moment where everything clicked—where you realized who Jesus truly is?
In Part 3 of our “Three C’s” series on Luke 5, we explore how confession changes everything. It did for Peter, and it can for us too.
Luke 5:1–11 concludes with the third “C”: Confession. After Jesus miraculously filled Peter’s net with fish, Peter’s eyes were opened. He didn’t just see a great teacher—he saw God. Peter’s words changed too. In verse 5, he calls Jesus “Master.” But by verse 8, he calls Him “Lord.”
This shift marks a heart transformation. Peter realizes the holiness of Jesus and the depth of his own sinfulness. He tells Jesus to depart, overwhelmed by his unworthiness. It’s a raw moment of conviction—like Adam and Eve hiding in the garden after their sin.
Peter’s confession doesn’t end in Luke. In John 21, we revisit this moment after Jesus' resurrection. The disciples, discouraged and hiding, had returned to fishing. But then Jesus shows up—again by the water. Again, He tells them to cast their nets. Again, the catch is miraculous.
When John shouts, “It is the Lord!” Peter doesn’t hesitate. He jumps into the sea to swim to Jesus.
“The man that once told Jesus to depart because of his sinfulness was now diving into the water to get to Him.”
What changed in Peter? He had witnessed the power, compassion, and sacrifice of Jesus. He saw miracles. He saw the cross. He knew the resurrected Savior was all he needed.
We often compartmentalize Jesus—keeping Him out of certain parts of our lives. But Peter’s story reminds us that true confession leads to transformation.
Peter later writes in 1 Peter 2:24, “He himself bore our sins in His body on a tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By His wounds we have been healed.”
That’s not just belief—it’s faith in action.
Have you made the same confession as Peter? Have you called Him “Lord”? Jesus isn’t just looking for acknowledgment—He desires full surrender.
Walk with Him by reading Scripture. Talk to Him through prayer. Invite Him into your life the way Peter invited Him into the boat.
“It is no advantage to any man whatever church he be of, unless he personally believes the promises and lives in obedience to all the commandments of Christ.” – John Owen
Don’t just admire Jesus from afar—swim toward Him. If you’ve never confessed Jesus as Lord, today can be your moment. Like Peter, let your realization move you to action.