The Great Catch Revealed It Was the Lord

John 21:9-14

Here John told us that when the disciples came to shore, they saw a charcoal fire with fish on it and bread (v.9). Jesus told them, “Bring some of the fish you just caught” (v.10). He was purposefully and miraculously cooking fish and bread on a charcoal fire. Because the disciples trusted Jesus and obeyed Him, Simon Peter showed miraculous strength and was able to drag the net full of one hundred fifty-three large fish to shore. What a haul! Yet, the net remained intact (v.11). Landing this catch indicated what believers can do even when something seems impossible with man if they trust God through faith in Jesus Christ.

In this event, Jesus invited the disciples to come, have breakfast. They dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they realized it was the Lord (v.12) even though Jesus’ disciples seemingly don’t recognize Him in His resurrected state. Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them, and in like manner the fish (v.13). This was now the third time Jesus was revealed to his disciples after being raised from the dead (v.14). He again provided for His disciples. He had a hot breakfast ready to give physical strength to them after a night of toiling unsuccessfully, having caught no   fish. This was a demonstration that whatever believers’ needs are, they can be certain that Jesus is able to meet them – physical or spiritual. In every aspect of this miraculous event, Jesus purposefully began revealing His plan for these fishermen. 

Lift your voice and give God glory!