Jesus is Essential
John 21:12–14: Jesus said to them, “Come and eat breakfast.” Yet none of the disciples dared ask Him, “Who are You?”—knowing that it was the Lord. Jesus then came and took the bread and gave it to them, and likewise the fish. This is now the third time Jesus showed Himself to His disciples after He was raised from the dead.
When Jesus invited them to eat with Him, none of them asked who He was for they knew it was the Lord. The fact that both Mary and the Emmaus Road disciples did not immediately identify the Lord may indicate some difference in the Lord’s resurrection appearance here. Yet the identification was so certain that all the disciples knew it was Jesus. Their meal together stamped an indelible impression on their minds. Years later in his preaching Peter spoke of himself as a reliable witness who ate and drank with Jesus after His resurrection. The third time means Jesus’ third appearance to the apostles, which John narrated. 1
Walking with Jesus
What is it about your life that makes other people see Jesus in you? Is it your hands that serve others? Is it your heart that loves others unconditionally? Is it your ears that listen patiently to others? Is it your words that encourage others? Ask Jesus to be glorified through your life today.
Him God raised up on the third day, and showed Him openly, not to all the people, but to witnesses chosen before by God, even to us who ate and drank with Him after He arose from the dead. Acts 10:40–41
He is still inviting us to start each day with Him.
Praying
Lord, thank You for inviting me to spend time with You.
1. Walvoord, John F., & Zuck, R. B., Dallas Theological Seminary. (1985). The Bible Knowledge Commentary.
