9 When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread. 10 Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” 11 So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, 153 of them. And although there were so many, the net was not torn. 12 Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. 13 Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. 14 This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead. (John 21)
There is something significantly different in this setting than the past. To be sure they had many times sat on the shore with Jesus and had breakfast. And having Him bread the bread and pass it along with the fish would have reminded them of the feedings of the 4000 and 5000. But did you notice what else He does? He asks them to contribute something - some of their fish. Jesus invited them to share in His ministry. Yes, He had sent them out two by two before, and given them instructions and authority, but here he says: you have a part in this. You are more than just a body to use; you have something I want you to contribute. He honors them (and us) by allowing our investment in His plan. Let's do this together.
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