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Breakfast by the Sea of Galilee
The story of Breakfast by the Sea of Galilee is recorded in the Gospel of John, particularly in chapter 21, verses 1 to 14, in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible.
After Jesus' resurrection, he appeared multiple times to his disciples to confirm his victory over death and to commission them for their mission. One instance occurred at the Sea of Galilee, also known as the Sea of Tiberias.
The story begins with seven of Jesus' disciples who were together at the Sea of Galilee. These disciples included Simon Peter, Thomas, Nathanael, the sons of Zebedee, and two unnamed disciples. They had returned to their former occupation as fishermen and had spent the entire night fishing but caught nothing.
As the morning broke, Jesus stood on the shore, although the disciples did not immediately recognize him. Jesus called out to them, "Children, have ye any meat?" They answered, "No." Jesus then instructed them to cast their net on the right side of the boat, and they would find fish. They did as Jesus said and suddenly caught a multitude of fish, so many that they could not even draw the net into the boat.
At this point, the disciple whom Jesus loved, believed to be John, recognized Jesus and said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" Excitedly, Peter immediately put on his outer garment and plunged into the sea, swimming toward Jesus. The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish.
When they reached the shore, they found a charcoal fire burning, with fish laid on it, and bread nearby. Jesus invited the disciples to bring some of the fish they had just caught and join him for breakfast.
Jesus then took the bread and the fish, and he distributed them among his disciples. This act of serving breakfast symbolized Jesus' care and provision for his followers and also served to strengthen their belief in his resurrection.
This breakfast encounter was not only a physical meal but also held deep spiritual significance. It represented Jesus' restoration of fellowship with his disciples and his reaffirmation of their calling as his followers. It showed that even after their denial and abandonment of Jesus during his crucifixion, he still loved them and desired to continue his relationship with them.
The Breakfast by the Sea of Galilee is a touching story of reconciliation, love, and commission. It reminds us of Jesus' unconditional love, his provision for our needs, and his call for us to follow him faithfully and proclaim his good news to the world.
