In The Fisher of Men, Mark Horgan looks at Peter’s life-changing encounter with Jesus in Luke 5:1–11. When Jesus called Simon Peter to let down his nets once more, an extraordinary catch of fish revealed both the power and the grace of Christ.

Confronted with the holiness of Jesus, Peter recognised his own sinfulness — yet instead of rejection, Jesus called him into a new purpose: ‘From now on you will catch men.’

Peter’s story reminds us that God does not call perfect people. Through failure, restoration, and transformation, Peter became a leader in the early church and a powerful witness for Christ.

His life shows that when we respond to Jesus’ call, God can take ordinary people and use them for extraordinary purposes.