4-13-15 Fish for People

 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.

4Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.

5He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?”

“No,” they answered.

6He 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.

7Then 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 he had taken it off) and jumped into the water.  (John 21)

Thoughts: This passage reminds us of when Jesus first asked his disciples to leave their nets and follow Him.  He asked them to cast their nets on the other side and they caught fish then.  Jesus is the One who blesses what we do.  Fishing is a noble good profession, but when the Lord calls us to fish for people, it is even more important a call.
     Another question this passage raises is, why did Jesus let them fish all night before He tells them where to find the fish.  Perhaps it is because He wants us to see the limits of our own strength.  When we come up with nothing- He tells us how to find productivity.  Christ helps us to live fruitful lives. 

Prayer: Lord, show me how to produce fruit for you.