Join The Journey S4:247 Luke 5-6
Oct 15, 2025
Join John Garza, a devoted member of Watermark Church who shares his inspiring journey of faith and actively contributes to the marriage team. He discusses trusting Jesus even when it seems illogical, reflecting on Peter's leap of faith in Luke 5. John highlights Jesus' amazing choice to connect with outcasts and offers heartfelt advice on how we can love others in practical ways, embracing grace in our daily lives. It's a compelling conversation about faith, love, and community!
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Personal Faith Journey And Family
- John Garza shares his faith journey from hearing the gospel in sixth grade to repenting and receiving God's grace.
- He highlights marriage to Kristen and their six-month-old son Johnny as key blessings in his life.
Faith Trumps Experience
- Peter obeys Jesus' command to cast the nets again despite his expertise and previous failure, showing faith in Jesus' word.
- John connects this to biblical truth that the righteous live by faith and that faith produces obedience even without knowing the outcome.
Christ's Approval Motivates Obedience
- Seeing Christ (his approving smile) motivates wholehearted work and obedience, as Charles Spurgeon noted and John applies to Peter.
- Trusting Jesus' words invites God to add divine blessing to human effort for the spectators' benefit.