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the little things that mean SO MUCH

John 21:7-9
"7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.
8 And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes.
9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread."

Appreciate how rich this scene is... The Disciples were at a loss for what to do next. So, many of them went back to what they knew best; FISHING! They fished ALL NIGHT LONG and caught NOTHING. They feel defeated. The sun is rising, the sky is getting lighter. The sound of waves against the boat and lapping onto the shoreline rocks. This is a very familiar situation for the Disciples. 

These men in their boat took the stranger's advice and "Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find." They caught more then they counted on. God supplies faith hope and encouragement. God provides abundance even in our scarcity. God is always abundant in His provision. In His care...

Today's verses; "Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is The LORD. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was The LORD, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea." Peter can't wait, he swims to the shore to see Jesus! Leaving the others to haul the HUGE catch in!!!

"And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes. As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread." The excitement had to be contagious; the HUGE catch of fish and JESUS is there too!!! And, it all had to feel so right. The friends being together on the shore. The campfire going. The smell of fresh fish cooking. The toasted bread there by the fire. The cool morning breeze. The conversation and laughter from the men. All compliments of GOD. Blessings in the little things that mean SO MUCH...
  
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