Exodus 1:1-2:22; Psalm 31:1-24; Matthew 27:45-66
Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” John 21:7 NKJV
An unproductive night’s fishing was just another example of the recent difficult downward spiral in Peter’s life. Yet the Saviour was already standing nearby. He spoke but no one recognised His voice. Only when they took a huge catch did John realise the identity of the stranger on the shore. Tellingly, he shared this truth, not with the whole boat, but specifically with his friend Peter. There are many good ways of assisting a downcast friend. However, nothing is better than helping them to see the Lord and to begin a new day basking in the warmth of the Son. —Michael McKillen
Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in His wonderful face. —H. Lemmel