John 21:10
“Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish which you have just caught.””
What does John 21:10 mean?
After the disciples haul in their miraculous catch, Jesus invites them to bring some of the fish they've caught. It's a simple, practical instruction, but it matters: Jesus isn't just performing a sign and disappearing. He's asking them to participate, to contribute their own effort to what's about to happen. In the next verse, he cooks breakfast for them with both the fish they caught and bread he provides. There's something deeply comforting in how Jesus includes their work in his provision. He could have created a meal from nothing, but instead he honors what they've done and invites them into the sharing of it. For anyone who feels like their efforts don't matter or that they have nothing to offer, this quiet moment shows a God who values our participation and wants us at his table anyway.