Read: John 21:1-7
That disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" —John 21:7
Bible In One Year: Exodus 34-35; Matthew 22:23-46
My wife and I have some friends who used to play a game with their children called "I Spy." If a family member saw what appeared to be God at work in their surroundings, he or she would call out, "I spy!" It might be a beautiful sunset or some special blessing. These experiences reminded them of God's presence in the world and in their lives.
That game reminds me of Jesus' disciples and their futile fishing endeavor recorded in John 21:1-7. Early in the morning they saw through the mist a man standing on the shore, but they didn't know it was Jesus. "Children, have you any food?" He asked. "No," they replied. "Cast the net on the right side of the boat," He said, "and you will find some." The disciples obeyed and their net was filled with so many fish they couldn't draw it in. "It is the Lord!" exclaimed John. It was an "I spy" moment, and it was John, "the disciple whom Jesus loved," who was the first to recognize Him.
Ask God to give you eyes to "see" Jesus, whether in the extraordinary events or the everyday affairs of your life. If you pay attention, you will see His hand at work where others see nothing. Try playing "I spy" today and let the Lord's presence reassure you of His love and care. —David Roper