Christ-directed Cast and the Miraculous Catch of Fish

John 21:1-6

In this passage Jesus manifested Himself for the third time after His resurrection (Matt. 28:7). This is how it happened. Seven of His apostles, including Simon Peter, were together at the sea of Tiberias. By revealing Himself to the group, they might be joint witnesses of the same matter of fact and could corroborate one another’s testimony (Matthew Henry). 

Simon Peter said he was going fishing; the others said they were going also. Immediately they went out and got into the boat. That night of fishing was unsuccessful; they caught nothing. However, these disciples were here because the angelic message to the women at the tomb was to tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, and indeed He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him (Matt. 28:5-7). Jesus purposefully had His disciples meet Him in Galilee and allowed them to have an unsuccessful night of fishing. He had a plan to turn things around. 

Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus (v.4). Then Jesus said to them, “Children, have you any food?” They answered Him, “No” (v.5). And He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the of the boat and you will find some. So, they cast, and now they were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of fish (v.6). 

Lift up your voice and give God glory!