Easter Friday

Recognizing Jesus

John 21:1-14


"The apostles did not ask, for they knew it was Jesus."

At this point, who is Jesus to us?

First, at this point in our lives, we should be able to see the gospel placed side by side with out lives.  The miraculous catch of fish in Jesus' time, till the apostles' after the resurrection of Jesus should manifest in the miracles of food we are receiving, enough for us to declare, "God always provides and we don't have to worry."

Second, these manifestations should help us conclude that Jesus is close to us each day and he wishes us to know him more deeply and intimately.

Third, these events should deepen our resolve to live, breathe, and depend on Jesus as our Lord and Messiah, giving witness to goodness of the Lord each day.

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