John 21:1-14
“Cast down the net”, a stranger told the disciples
around dawn, upon learning that they’d been fishing all night long without a
catch. When they did, they were not able to pull it in because of the number of
fish. The disciple whom Jesus loved, John, recognized, “It is the Lord.”
Personal closeness to someone makes us know the person
in a deeper way that even in the cover of darkness, a voice and a gesture is
enough to recognize the person. John the beloved closeness to Jesus allowed him
to recognize him even in his tired eyes. Upon encountering a miracle: catching
large number of fish after a catchless night, he recognized it could only be
the Lord who can do such thing.
Personal relationship with Jesus is important in order
for us to recognize Him in every situation we are in. Isn’t it affirming that
He chose to show himself at dawn, when the disciples were at there lowest
moment? No catch all night long, they were wearied, tired and frustrated. He is
there in our difficulties and trials. He is a God with us. The challenge is for
us to recognize Him in those situations and the only way for us to be familiar
with His ways to know Him deeper.
Lord, grant us the grace to strive to know you deeper
in a more personal way so we can recognize you in whatever situation we may be.
Amen.
by aats
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