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point, the Lord appeared and showed Himself to them.
THE DISCIPLES HAVING FISH WHEN THEY WERE IN THE RIGHT POSITION
We may compare 21:5 with Luke 24:41-43. When the disciples were in the right position, as in Luke 24:41-43, they had—even inside the house—more fish than they needed, and they offered a piece to the Lord. But here they were in a backslidden condition. Thus—even on the seashore—after fishing the entire night, they had no fish, not even one piece. Not only did they have nothing to offer the Lord; they had nothing with which to feed themselves. The Lord asked them if they had any fish to eat, and they said, "No." Their answer must have made them feel very shameful. If I had been Peter, I would have been ashamed to answer the Lord's question.
THE MIRACLE OF CATCHING
AN ABUNDANCE OF FISHES
AT THE LORD'S WORD
Verse 6 says, "He said to them, Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some. They cast therefore, and they were not able to haul it in, because of the abundance of fishes."