Breakfast Anyone?

“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.”
John 21:12-13

It seems that the gods of many of the world’s religions are untouchable and not at all practical in dealing with the people who believe in them. But the God of the Bible is touchable and it seems to me that He is also very practical when it comes to dealing with us humans.

In Genesis, after He gave Adam and Eve a good “what for” because they had disobeyed His one command - He made sure they had clothes. For the Israelites wandering in the wilderness, He made sure they had food, and water and that their clothes did not wear out. When the wine ran out at the wedding, He turned ordinary water in wine and not the cheap stuff - the really good stuff. Even when huge crowds were following Him around He was concerned that they had enough food to keep up their strength.

Jesus, fully God and fully man was so touchable and practical in His dealing with us that He allowed himself to be brutally beaten and killed on our behalf. Then on the third day, on the first day of the week, when He had risen from the grave and left behind an empty tomb - instead of becoming like the other gods - untouchable and impractical He remained as He had been since the beginning. He comforted Mary Magdalene near the tomb. He gave peace to the frightened and grieving disciples. He let Thomas touch His wounds. Now days later in today’s verses, He is making breakfast for His friends who had been out fishing. Yes, after breakfast, He would have a rough conversation with Peter, but even that conversation practical in its resolve and result. 

The most practical thing God does for those of us who believe that Jesus is His Son, is to restore the relationship between him and us. Once that restoration has taken place, He will be faithful to teach us His ways and to provide in practical ways all that we need

Breakfast anyone? Jesus is waiting - He has prepared it just for us. Take and eat, then share with those around you. 

A Prayer
Father, thank you for being a touchable and practical God, who is concerned not only with our hearts and souls but with even the simplest things we need. Thank you for teaching us in practical ways what it means to follow Your Son and to serve one another. May we always be reminded that you are nearby, that all we need to do is reach out with our hearts and touch you. In the name of Jesus, our Risen Lord - Amen.