Food For Thought

Picture this story in John 20.

About Peter and the Savior.

Peter is fishing on the Sea of Tiberias.

There is a man standing on the shore, calling out instructions to Peter,on where to find the fish.The nets fill to over-flowing. When Peter finally realized that it was Jesus standing on the shore, he became so eager to be reunited with his Master that he jumped into the water to hurry to shore. There he found that the Savior had fixed a fire and cooked breakfast for him and his associates. What a scene it must have been, and what emotions must have swelled within the disciples. They were cold and tired and hungry. They needed help, and once again there was the Savior to minister to their needs. We must be clear about this. The Savior of the universe had already performed an eternity's worth of service to them and all humankind, through the infinite Atonement. He was God! And yet it was not beneath His dignity to demonstrate His personal concern for their economic circumstances, to warm them and make them comfortable, and even to cook for them.In this atmosphere of total service and against the backdrop of His personal example of selfless concern of others, Jesus was able to teach Peter what he must do for the rest of his life- feed the Savior's sheep as the Savior had fed him that morning. Few men in history had the experience that Peter had. Fewer still refined their understanding of the things of God and honed their spiritual sensitivity as did Peter. Even fewer served the Savior and the kingdom from start to finish with such unflagging courage and selfless dedication as did Peter.(these are not my words,but, I had to share them with everyone for they move me deeply, and profoundly. I hope and pray that I may do better at serving my fellowman and in doing so, do my part in helping my Savior to feed His sheep.)