Re: Verse reading–John 21:1-25 (day seven)
“When the day was now breaking, Jesus stood on the beach; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus.”–v 4. (NASV)
Today will be our last day in the book of John. At least for a while. Once again, we note John’s use of symbolic language. The day was “just dawning” as the disciples encountered the risen Christ for the 7th time. (There are 10 resurrection appearances in the Bible). John’s words are beautifully true. A new day was breaking! New realities and possibilities! In this new day, the church will form, failures will be reconciled, and individual assignments will be embraced. Are you living in this new day? Are you aware and expectant for the possibilities of life in partnership with the Living Lord? “Morning has broken like the first morning, Blackbird has spoken like the first bird, Praise for the singing, praise for the morning, Praise for them springing fresh from the Word.”