Lessons from the Disciples

John 21:4-13 (ESV)

⁴ Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. ⁵ Jesus said to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” They answered him, “No.” ⁶ He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish. ⁷ That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea. ⁸ The other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off.
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.

What a sweet encounter between the Lord Jesus and His disciples! Here are some lessons I think we can learn from Peter and the others:
*Listen to the Lord's voice.
*Answer and obey His commands.
*Recognize His presence.
*Stop what you are doing to spend time with Him.
*Return to Him a portion of what He has given you.
*Partake of what He has prepared for you.
*Know Him so well you don't have to ask if it's really Him.
The Lord makes His presence known by calling us to Himself for times of encouragement, teaching, training, equipping, and blessing. He delights in spending time with us. The One who knows all about us is eager to be known by us. 
Lord, Help us to be quick to respond like the disciples when we hear your voice calling to us!