John 21- He's here with us, wherever that is
Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee. John 21:1
Consider the plight of these poor Galilean fishermen who comprised the inner circle of Jesus of Nazareth. They are to make disciples of all nations, but Jesus is going away. What do they need from Jesus in order to accomplish this task? They need exactly what he gives them here in chapter 21. They need assurance that he will know where they are even if he is not physically present. They need assurance that he can provide for them, that he is indeed alive from the dead, that Peter’s betrayal has not disqualified him. They need to know that Jesus knows and controls their destinies and that they should indeed continue to follow him. John 21:1
Jesus is still making himself known to us and is walking by our sides. Join me in reading John 21 and be encouraged!