"Jesus said to them, 'Come and eat breakfast.'" (John 21:12)
"Breakfast By The Sea." Again, this is the title of chapter 21 in my Bible.
Yes, it was another appearing of Jesus after the resurrection. Yes, theologians have made "deep" comments about the events revealed in the chapter. But, as with the Genesis passages about Isaac going out in the field at evening to, "meditate," this passage reveals to me the wonderful day to day fellowship we can have in Jesus, that is, if we get out of the tradition "Sunday School" religion.
Just as the American Presidential debates last evening revealed the same ol' same ol', so too much of what happens in Christendom, the meetings, the projects, the "goals and strategies," etc., is tiresome religious nonsense. There is something in humans which desires simplicity, not as simpletons, but as in the Garden relationship in our Heavenly Father. Jesus had prepared something for which the disciples had labored all night and, "they caught nothing." This is why the Republican Nominee for President has so much appeal to so many. American politics seem to involve "all night" labor and yet, "they caught nothing." Regardless of who he is, his "simple answers," his brash style, he has spoken answers to issues which the professionals have complicated so long, rejection of such is in the air. This is not, however, about political candidates.
This is about our Lord Jesus Christ, "The Word of God," Father, Son, and Holy Spirit dwelling among us as, "Immanuel, God with us." Do we really need books on "How To Pray Effectively"? Do we really need books, on worship? The Bible reveals that worship was just as "great" in Isaac's encounter with Jesus in that evening-in-the-field meditation as in the largest, loudest, most "anointed" worship gathering. And that early morning breakfast with Jesus? What can one say? Today, I pray for you and me that we enjoy our, "Breakfast by the Sea," also "lunch" and "dinner" and "nightcap."
Father, in Jesus' Name, forgive me for times when I not only complicated life for me, but also for others. Amen.
"Breakfast By The Sea." Again, this is the title of chapter 21 in my Bible.
Yes, it was another appearing of Jesus after the resurrection. Yes, theologians have made "deep" comments about the events revealed in the chapter. But, as with the Genesis passages about Isaac going out in the field at evening to, "meditate," this passage reveals to me the wonderful day to day fellowship we can have in Jesus, that is, if we get out of the tradition "Sunday School" religion.
Just as the American Presidential debates last evening revealed the same ol' same ol', so too much of what happens in Christendom, the meetings, the projects, the "goals and strategies," etc., is tiresome religious nonsense. There is something in humans which desires simplicity, not as simpletons, but as in the Garden relationship in our Heavenly Father. Jesus had prepared something for which the disciples had labored all night and, "they caught nothing." This is why the Republican Nominee for President has so much appeal to so many. American politics seem to involve "all night" labor and yet, "they caught nothing." Regardless of who he is, his "simple answers," his brash style, he has spoken answers to issues which the professionals have complicated so long, rejection of such is in the air. This is not, however, about political candidates.
This is about our Lord Jesus Christ, "The Word of God," Father, Son, and Holy Spirit dwelling among us as, "Immanuel, God with us." Do we really need books on "How To Pray Effectively"? Do we really need books, on worship? The Bible reveals that worship was just as "great" in Isaac's encounter with Jesus in that evening-in-the-field meditation as in the largest, loudest, most "anointed" worship gathering. And that early morning breakfast with Jesus? What can one say? Today, I pray for you and me that we enjoy our, "Breakfast by the Sea," also "lunch" and "dinner" and "nightcap."
Father, in Jesus' Name, forgive me for times when I not only complicated life for me, but also for others. Amen.
When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
Hebrews 12:2
Hebrews 12:2
