Holy Mackerel, or Just Fish Harvest Church

Jesus demonstrates his divine power by miraculously filling the nets of fishermen like Peter with an astonishing catch of fish after a fruitless night. This encounter with Christ's holiness leaves Peter falling at Jesus' feet, confessing his sinfulness. However, Jesus calms Peter's fears and calls him to follow as a "fisher of men." This passage parallels the calling of Isaiah, who also had a vision of God's holiness prompting confession before being commissioned to prophetic ministry. The miraculous catch reveals two glorious truths: God desires all people to encounter Christ's holiness, be humbled, and receive forgiveness; and God calls those who experience his holiness to co-labor with him in this redemptive work.