John 21:1-14

Our text this Sunday gives us another glimpse into the profoundly gracious character of Jesus. Each of the disciples had abandoned Jesus during his time of greatest need, and yet, rather than coming to them in a scolding or disappointed tone, Jesus serves them–he fills their nets and makes them breakfast. I think we too need reminders that God is not forever looking down on us in disappointment. Such a view of God leads to exhausting joyless service that forever attempts to ‘make up’ for what we’ve done wrong and get God to stop being disappointed with us. Just as Jesus reminded the disciples on this occasion, we too need to be reminded of His real character and attitude toward His people…generous, forgiving, warm, gracious, and kind.