135. The Prayer Of Simon Peter.

The Prayer Of Simon Peter. The Prayer as recorded.—Luke 5:8. The Lord’s Answer.—Luke 5:10. On the calm bosom of a peaceful lake, in a boat near the shore, are a few poor fishermen; they have toiled all day, and as yet have taken nothing. They are loved by the Savior, and as the eager crowd press closely after him, he enters the vessel of Simon, to talk with him and make there an exhibition of his power. Their boat is pushed lightly a little farther from the shore, in obedience to the command of Jesus, and the nets let down into the water; but so great is the weight of fish in them they can scarcely be brought up again.

Overcome by the words and the miraculous power of the Savior, Simon Peter in deep humility prostrates himself at his feet, confesses his own sinful nature and weakness. His prayer is full of the feeling of unworthiness expressed by every truly convicted and converted person. Scott says, this miracle itself was emblematic of many things relative to the preaching of the gospel, and especially of Peter’s great success on the day of Pentecost.