Meditate. Are you hungry?
Simon Peter said, "I'm going fishing." "We'll come, too," they all said. So they went out in the boat, but they caught nothing all night. At dawn Jesus was standing on the beach, but the disciples couldn't see who he was. He called out, "Fellows, have you caught any fish?" "No," they replied. Then he said, "Throw out your net on the right-hand side of the boat, and you'll get some!" So they did, and they couldn't haul in the net because there were so many fish in it. Then the disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, "It's the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his tunic (for he had stripped for work), jumped into the water, and headed to shore. The others stayed with the boat and pulled the loaded net to the shore, for they were only about a hundred yards from shore. When they got there, they found breakfast waiting for them—fish cooking over a charcoal fire, and some bread. "Bring some of the fish you've just caught," Jesus said. So Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net to the shore. There were 153 large fish, and yet the net hadn't torn. "Now come and have some breakfast!" Jesus said. None of the disciples dared to ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. Then Jesus served them the bread and the fish. This was the third time Jesus had appeared to his disciples since he had been raised from the dead. John 21:3-14
I’ve been told…and have told
others…that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Time to break your
fast. As I’ve gotten older I’ve discovered that my body actually does well when
I have at least eighteen hours between my supper and my next meal…breakfast.
For children, active teen and younger adults only twelve hours between supper
and breakfast are probably sufficient. They need the calories and energy
provided early in the day. I’ve got plenty of stored energy, i.e. fat, for use
until I actually break my fast.
One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of
Galilee, he saw two brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—throwing a
net into the water, for they fished for a living. Jesus called out to them,
"Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!" And
they left their nets at once and followed him. A little farther up the shore he
saw two other brothers, James and John, sitting in a boat with their father,
Zebedee, repairing their nets. And he called them to come, too. They
immediately followed him, leaving the boat and their father behind. Matthew
4:18-22
Now after His resurrection, He was
again serving them. The servant pastor as He showed by example when He washed
their feet before their Last Supper. Jesus expected His disciples to become
servants to those around them. After their breakfast together Jesus told Peter to
feed His sheep. He was calling these fishermen into action again.
What is the significance of the 153 fish? Your guess is as good as mine, but I think that is a good question for to ask Jesus when we get to Heaven. For now…build your relationship with Jesus and trust Him that He has all the answers for all our questions…someday.
Prayer ~ Jesus, I hear You calling…follow Me and I will make you fishers of men. I can see the need to serve You by telling others about You—as my Creator, my Lord, and my Savior. You are an awesome God. Thank you for all that You have done by obediently going to the cross at the request of our Heavenly Father. Life would be nothing without the salvation that You so generously offer us. Like Your disciples, I look forward to breakfast on a beach with You someday!
Verse of Salvation ~ But may all who search for you be filled with joy and gladness in you. May those who love your salvation repeatedly shout, "The LORD is great!" Psalm 40:16
Friday’s Feasting at the King’s Table
Jesus roasted His fish over a fire by the Sea of Galilee. I’m sure it was tasty!
Have some fish and bread for your supper. I fixed a couple of fillets of Mahi Mahi last night cooked in a little olive oil, fresh squeezed lemon juice, grated lemon rind and grated fresh ginger with a sprinkle of dill weed. Simple and simply great served with a tossed salad, fresh veggies and of course some fresh crusty bread.
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