WEDNESDAY: JESUS FEEDS US IN GRACE
KEY PASSAGE
"When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught.” So Simon Peter climbed back into the boat and dragged the net ashore. It was full of large fish, 153, but even with so many the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came, took the bread and gave it to them, and did the same with the fish."
DEVOTIONAL
After the disciples returned to fishing and experienced a post-resurrection miracle of reeling in a catch of fish on the other side of the boat, Jesus waited for them on the shore, making them breakfast. The disciples saw a charcoal fire with fish and bread already prepared for them and Jesus simply invited them to sit and eat with Him. In that quiet moment on the beach, the risen Savior fed His tired, confused followers.
What makes this scene so powerful is remembering who these disciples were. Only days earlier, they had fled, doubted, and failed Jesus. Peter himself had denied Jesus three times. Yet the first thing Jesus does when He meets them again is not to lecture or rebuke them. Instead, he feeds them. This is a picture of grace.
Easter reminds us that the risen Christ still nourishes His people. He meets us in our weakness, our guilt, and our uncertainty, and He provides what we need. Through His Word, His presence, and His mercy, Jesus continues to feed our souls with grace and new life. Even in the form of breakfast on the beach.
CHALLENGE
Today, take time to “sit at the shore” with Jesus. Spend a few quiet minutes in Scripture and prayer, receiving His grace before rushing into your day. Show up as you are: tired, doubtful, ashamed; let Jesus feed you.