COME, HAVE BREAKFAST (04-05-13)

John 21:12

Jesus said to them, "Come, have breakfast." And none of the disciples dared to ask him, "Who are you?" because they realized it was the Lord.

“I will just go to the mall.”  I would tell my kids.  Any reason for going there?  Well, nothing really.  I just want to go around, to do something.  I just want to be alone, as I try to “solve” the problems, fears and doubts I am having.  And after that, I will go home.  Did I accomplish something?  I don’t think so.  For I did it just to escape, but in the end, those problems will still catch up with me.

Full of emptiness and fear after the death of Jesus, the disciples would stay in their place for fear of being arrested.  And so when Peter decided to go out and “go fishing”, it was not really to go fishing, but rather to spend the time to think, not knowing what else to do.

And though they went fishing, they caught nothing.  They caught nothing because they are not really fishing. They just wish to escape their guilt and hopelessness.

And it is in this situation that the Lord called out to them.  They did not recognize Him first.  But when they were able to catch tons of fish after they followed His instruction, only then did they knew that Jesus is with them again.  Now, they know that they shall live their lives again in friendship with the Lord, without anymore fear, emptiness and doubts.

So the next time you are down and out, do not go to the mall or go fishing.  Have breakfast with Him.  Kneel down in prayer and hear the Lord.  Are you hearing His voice right now?  Don't let your final answer be the wrong one.  Know and identify His voice anytime, anywhere.  Be a friend with Him.  Know His voice by heart and live your life believing in that voice.

Let us pray +

Almighty Father, Your voice we desire for our lives above any other desires.  Direct our paths as we constantly listen to Your message.  May we be quick to obey and be ready to share it so that others may also hear and understand Your voice as Your commandments is within our hearts.  Amen +

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever.