Finding the Savior- By the Sea

       Jesus continued to appear to the disciples and teach them about himself during the 40 days between His Resurrection and His Ascension.  This passage from John will bring a smile to your face today as you picture the scene beside the Sea of Galilee.

“I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, “We’ll go with. you.” So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.  He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?”  “No,” they answered.  He said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.”  When they did they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.  Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!”  As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, “It is the Lord,” he wrapped his outer garment around him(for the had taken it off) and jumped into the water.  The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about 100 yards.  When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread.  Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.”  Simon Peter climbed aboard and dragged the net ashore.  It was full of large fish, 153, but even with some nay the net was not torn.  Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord.  Jesus came , took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish  This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was raised from the dead.   John 21:3-14

       I love this tender story and would leave you with a few Lessons and Truths we can know from this passage:    1.  Jesus knows how things are going in my life, my disappointments and my joys.    2.  Jesus considers me His friend.    3.  Jesus can guide and provide for my needs.     4.  If I look, Jesus will reveal himself to me; He is always near.    5.  The strength and power of Jesus in my life is unbreakable.    6.  Jesus makes himself known to me.   7.  Jesus desires to commune with me.  

Which of these lessons and truths speak to you today?   James 4:8 tell us,  “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.”   Meet Him today where ever you are, He will be there waiting for you.

May you meet Jesus today,
Linda

Below is a typical fishing boat used on the Sea of Galilee today for tourists and then the beach where Christ met with the disciples.