9 So when they got out on the land, they saw a charcoal fire already laid and fish placed on it, and bread. 10 Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish which you have now caught.” 11 Simon Peter went up and drew the net to land, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three; and although there were so many, the net was not torn.
12 Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples ventured to question Him, “Who are You?” knowing that it was the Lord. 13 Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and the fish likewise. 14 This is now the third time that Jesus was manifested to the disciples, after He was raised from the dead.
Message: Eating Breakfast with Jesus
Time: John most likely wrote between A.D. 85 and 90. John's purpose in writing was, "that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you may have life in His name (John 20:31)."
What the Lord is Saying: The disciples have left the boat after encountering Jesus. They were in the boat out at sea, and Peter jumped into the water after seeing Jesus. Not sure where Jesus was at exactly upon seeing him but the other disciples sailed back to shore. Arriving at the shore is now where verse 9 states they arrived to the land only to see a charcoal fire with fish and bread already there. I can imagine the scene - "Who left this?" or "Wow, someone is looking out for us." And yet in verse 10 Jesus is there and tells them to bring some of the fish they caught. Peter goes to get more fish at Jesus' request, and there is a lot - 153 fish to be exact and they go to have breakfast with Jesus.
There is not much else to speak of regarding this passage. Tabletalk does reference other verses for further study:
Deuteronomy 6:13 - You shall fear only the Lord your God; and you shall worship Him and swear by His name. - God is it in our life. The only one. The only one to fear, to worship and uphold.
Mark 9:2-8 - 6 days later, Jesus took Peter, James, John to a high mountain and was tranfigured before them; garments radiant and really white; Elijah appeared and Moses and spoke to Jesus. Peter said, "This is good here; I will be build 3 tabernacles for each of you, but then a cloud came and spoke, "This is My beloved Son, listen to Him!” All at once they looked around and saw no one with them anymore, except Jesus alone. -- Again, Jesus is it for us. Our authority. If God's word says only fear God and Jesus is the one we are to listen to then there must be a correlation between the two.
Summary: The disciples arrive to the land and have fish and bread breakfast with Jesus, at his beckoning.
Promise: Jesus is the incarnate Lord of glory whom we should fear in reverent awe. Let us worship Him this day.
Prayer: You are God alone. You are one I fear. Give me a holy fear of You and reverence and esteem awe. Thank you for showing yourself to people Jesus and testifying of yourself following your resurrection.
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