John 21:12 “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.”

HUNGRY MEN

I love the picture I get in my head of this scene. The disciples had been fishing all night. They were tired and probably very hungry. They see the Lord on the shore Who tells them to cast their nets on the other side of the boat which results in a huge catch of fish. Peter jumps out of the boat and swims/wades to shore ahead of the rest. But then they all arrive to a meal already prepared for them.

I can just smell the fire, the bread and the fish. But, as hungry as they were, their eyes were not on the food. Their eyes were on Jesus. After all, He had told them “I am the Bread of Life. He who eats of me will never hunger.”

TEACHING MOMENT

How many times have you called your children to come eat? A thousand? And how many times have they come running to the table and without glancing at you start grabbing for the biscuits or chicken? The next time you call your children to a meal, why not read this passage? Remind them that our eyes should never be just on what is in front of us. We should have our eyes set on Christ.

If we are looking at Him, then all the things before us are more appreciated. Everything comes into focus when we look at Him first. He helps us prioritize life’s “stuff.” Our children can learn to rely on Him to show them the steps to take. Jesus can feed them with that eternal bread and living water. Then and only then will they be satisfied.