Let's Go Fishing

“After these things Jesus manifested Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and He manifested Himself in this way.  There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee and two others of His disciples. 

“Simon Peter said to them, ‘I am going fishing.’  They said to him, ‘We will also come with you.’  They went out and got into the boat; and that night they caught nothing.  But when the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.”  John 21:1-4

They must have been very tired.  And even in this time of confusion, God’s Word documents their humanness for us.  These disciples, who once left their fishing careers to follow Jesus for three years, now so unsure of the meaning of all that happened, needed time to collect themselves and think. 

So, they return to what was familiar to them -- what they were once good at before all this began.  They row away from the shore and drift along with their nets gently flowing beneath.  Oh, to have been a seagull on the bow listening into their conversation.   

Take care with love, especially His!  Your servant and friend in Christ, who still prays for you each morning.  Darlene

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NEW PRAYER REQUESTS

·        Pray for any new strangers in your church – Easter brings individuals into the church who need a warm and encouraging welcome.  Please pray for courage and love.

·        USA – that the Lord would demonstrate His power in an unexpected and uniting way during these times of unrest and confusion.  Help hearts settle and rest in Him alone.

·        Sergio – lost his job and is now looking again.  He was recently diagnosed with adult-onset diabetes.  Was living with his brother, but has been asked to move out, leaving him homeless.  

·        Toron – finishing his high school studies needs your prayers for continued strength, focus and confidence, especially with maths.

·        UPDATE - Len Carbone – (58 years old).  Pray he wakes to the message of the Cross and the compassionate love of Jesus.  Had brain tumour surgery (2002) on disability since.  He has very few friends (it is difficult for people to care for him because of the effects from his condition). Has lost both parents who provided support.  Has two older brothers and a granddaughter (Callilah) who no longer want to visit him. All he has left is an empty house (in bad repair), a car and cell phone -- no Internet or TV. 

PRAY FOR THOSE IN FULL-TIME SERVICE