Read John 21:1-14

The Third Sunday of Easter

Fishing, Breakfast, and the Care of Christ

John 21:1-14 is a lot like a seven-layer bean dip because, on the surface, we have a very straightforward story: some disciples go out to fish; however, they don’t catch anything during the night. Then Jesus tells them where to find fish, and they make an enormous catch, and then they eat breakfast on the beach with Jesus.

But after reading this passage, we can’t help but ask ourselves, what does all of this mean? What’s the significance here? Well, scripture must be mined. We have to dig beneath the surface, sort of like a seven-layer bean dip.

To keep my seven-layer bean dip metaphor going, when you dig a little deeper and get a full scoop of refried beans onto your chip, you will realize that this passage reminds us that Jesus will provide for his church. He will be her influence. He will be her strength, and he will be her power.