They did what he said. All of a sudden there were so many fish in it, they weren’t strong enough to pull it in. Then the disciple Jesus loved said to Peter, “It’s the Master!” (John 21:6,7 The Message)
Known by His Food
Perhaps the disciple Jesus loved recognized the resurrected Lord by His face, His countenance, or His mannerisms. But from this story it seems that Jesus was recognized by the huge amount of fish that Jesus suddenly and miraculously gave to the disciples.
His actions spoke as loudly as His Words.
A dear lady from rural Mississippi was known to my family by here delicious biscuits.
Another friend is becoming known by his bacon-wrapped turkey every Thanksgiving.
An elder in a church of my childhood was known by his weekly mints on Sunday mornings.
Jesus is known by the extravagant blessings of His food. Whether fish here with the disciples, the bread and fishes on a hillside in Judea, or the bread and wine during His Supper…
Jesus is known by His food.
The Lord’s food blesses His people. The Lord’s food teaches His people. The Lord’s food excites His people.
Hooray for His food!