Scripture: John 21:1-14
Journal: What helps you to recognize Jesus in your life? How will you cultivate the ability to
recognize him more often?
Reflection:
Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not
recognize that it was Jesus. (John 21:4)
It seems that one of the disciplines
most necessary during the Easter season is the discipline of recognizing. After
all, the risen Christ could appear at any moment and we must pay careful
attention, lest we miss him--just ask the disciples. They were so busy not
catching fish that they were oblivious to the fact that Jesus had been
standing on the shore, at least long enough to build a fire and get some
coals hot. Why had they missed him? The simple answer is that they
were preoccupied. They were so busy with the task at hand that they were
paying no attention to anything else. I get that. I can get caught up
in the comings and goings of my day just as easily. Busyness,
preoccupation, and hurry can blind me to the fact that Jesus is standing
right there on the shoreline of my life and I have not recognized him. I
must learn how to slow down, to pay attention. I must learn how to go
through the course of my days with an eye out for the Risen One. I must
not let the chaos and activity of everyday life sweep me away and distract me
from the real reason I am here in the first place--Jesus.
Prayer
Closing
Prayer: Lord Jesus, give me the grace and the ability
to recognize you today, however you may come to me. Amen.
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