2 Living with Purpose
- by AMEN
Give thanks for 3 things!
Write down at least 3 things that you are thankful for. ... Let me just say that I am thankful for you and work that Jesus is doing in your life to reveal His plan and purpose to you. pj
Ask For Wisdom
Say a short prayer right now and ask God to give you wisdom and understanding as you read and study His word. ... ... James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him."
Bible John 21:1-14
John 21:1-14 ESV
After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way. Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing." They said to him, "We will go with you." They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to them, "Children, do you have any fish?" They answered him, "No." He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish. That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea. The other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off. When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish that you have just caught." So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, 153 of them. And although there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, "Come and have breakfast." Now none of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead.
Q1 from John 21:3
Remember that the passage you just read represents the time immediately following the death and burial of Jesus. ... This is a time when Peter does not know what to do, so what does he choose to do?
Q2 from John 21:3
When we are not actively involved in the spiritual life, we tend to turn back to the physical life that we had LEFT BEHIND. What are the parts of your life that you tend to return to when you are not focused on Jesus?
John 21:5-6
Do you know what it is like to be discouraged? The disciples MUST have been tired and discouraged after wishing all night and catching nothing. When they realize that Jesus is present and they listen to his advice, what happened?
Jesus is ALWAYS NEAR!
Do you realize that Jesus has promised to always be near us, even if we don't realize. Try to search and find the bible reference where Jesus says, "I will never leave you or forsake you." You can use the search function that is part of youversion.com.
LISTEN ... Journal what Jesus is speaking to you.
Take a few minutes right now and pray and ask Jesus to help you. Then get really still and quiet and listen for His advice. He wants to speak to your heart. ... What is on your heart right now? What are you thinking about? (This is your journal information and it will not be published to the site.)
Meditate on these verses today!
John 21:5-6 ESV
Jesus said to them, "Children, do you have any fish?" They answered him, "No." He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish.