John 21:1-4

Seven Disciples Fishing

Today’s reading is brief. It is about seven of Jesus’ disciples going out fishing and catching nothing. It ends with; John 21:4

“Early in the morning Jesus was standing on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.”

How could they not know it was him? Did he take on a different human form? Were they so convinced he was dead they never considered it could be him?

Is it feasible to think Jesus is watching us as we fish, work, shop, engage with others, or choose not to engage? Might Jesus be that young man who looks rough and un-kept? Could he perchance be the unwed mother or misbehaving child we shun?

Perhaps we should keep that in mind as we live our daily lives. The Bible tells us of the gift of the Holy Spirit being with us; to guide and support us in the way of the Lord. We are urged to live our lives in reverence to God as well as being kind, generous, patient, humble, moral, etc.

Once again I suggest we think about living our lives as though Jesus were in our midst observing the approach we take with our family, friends, and strangers, because He is!

Immanuel means “God with us.”

Read/Listen to John 21:1-4