After the resurrection and ascension of Christ into heaven, Peter and some of His fellow disciples, perhaps feeling alone, abandoned, and lost, went back to what they knew - fishing. They spent a dark night on the water and were unsuccessful in catching any fish. As the dawn approached, they noticed someone standing on the shore. The person calls them “children” and asks if they have any meat. The disciples respond that they do not, and the figure directs them to cast their nets on the right side of the ship. They do, and just as before, they catch many fish. As the disciples realize this person is Jesus Christ, Peter jumps from the boat and swims to shore, and he is soon joined by the other disciples. We read how they were greeted, on shore, by the Savior in John 21:9 - “As soon as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.”_
When I read this verse, I feel a powerful witness born to my heart that our Savior’s love for us, regardless of where we are in life and regardless of how obediently we are following Him, is constant and perfect! He knew the disciples had been out on the water all night. He knew they were not preaching repentance and remission of sins among all nations, as he had commanded them prior to his ascension. He knew they were tired, sad, frustrated, cold, and hungry. As soon as they turned to Him, he provided them with what they needed IN THAT MOMENT - a warm fire of coals, fish ready to eat, bread, and the peace of His presence.
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Regardless of where I am in life, regardless of how obedient I am right now, my Savior’s love for me is constant! He knows what I need and how best to meet me where I am! The minute I have a desire to believe and turn to Him, he will meet me with a warm fire, fish, bread, and peace. But I must make the first move.
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Your warm fire, fish, and bread may look very different than mine. But I know the Lord loves you and wants to bless you with what you need. Turn to Him! 🧡
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