“Unless the LORD builds the house,
the builders labor in vain.
Unless the LORD watches over the city,
the guards stand watch in vain.” [Psalm 127:1]
the builders labor in vain.
Unless the LORD watches over the city,
the guards stand watch in vain.” [Psalm 127:1]
Jesus and the Miraculous Catch of Fish
Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No,” they answered.
The Lord Jesus met them by the Sea of Tiberius (Galilee). Seven of the disciples were together at the time--Peter, Thomas, Nathaniel, James and John(the sons of Zebedee) and two others whose names we do not know.
Simon Peter decided to go fishing on the lake, and the others agreed to go with him. This seemed to be most natural decision. That night they caught nothing. They were not the first fishermen to spend night fishing without success! They illustrate the uselessness of human efforts apart from divine help, especially in the matter of fishing of souls.
Jesus was waiting for them as they rowed toward the shore in the morning, although they did not recognize Him. Perhaps it was still quite dark, or perhaps they were prevented from knowing Him by God's power.
It is the same as if the Lord asked, "Young men, have you anything to eat?" Disappointedly they answered Him,"No."
As far as they knew, He was just as stranger, walking along the shore. Yet, in response to His advice, they cast the net on the right side of the boat, and lo and behold! A great load of fish. So many that they could not pull in the net! This shows that the Lord Jesus had perfect knowledge as to the location of the fish in the lake. It also teaches us that when the Lord directs our service, there are no more empty nets. He knows where there are souls ready to be saved, and He is willing to direct us to them--if we well let Him.
The Lord Jesus met them by the Sea of Tiberius (Galilee). Seven of the disciples were together at the time--Peter, Thomas, Nathaniel, James and John(the sons of Zebedee) and two others whose names we do not know.
Simon Peter decided to go fishing on the lake, and the others agreed to go with him. This seemed to be most natural decision. That night they caught nothing. They were not the first fishermen to spend night fishing without success! They illustrate the uselessness of human efforts apart from divine help, especially in the matter of fishing of souls.
Jesus was waiting for them as they rowed toward the shore in the morning, although they did not recognize Him. Perhaps it was still quite dark, or perhaps they were prevented from knowing Him by God's power.
It is the same as if the Lord asked, "Young men, have you anything to eat?" Disappointedly they answered Him,"No."
As far as they knew, He was just as stranger, walking along the shore. Yet, in response to His advice, they cast the net on the right side of the boat, and lo and behold! A great load of fish. So many that they could not pull in the net! This shows that the Lord Jesus had perfect knowledge as to the location of the fish in the lake. It also teaches us that when the Lord directs our service, there are no more empty nets. He knows where there are souls ready to be saved, and He is willing to direct us to them--if we well let Him.
Miraculous catch of fish
“He 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.” [John 21:6]
Miraculous catch of fish
