John 21:1-14
How often have you considered discontinuing the seminary formation or job commitment and choosing another life? Some brothers replied "Many times".
We often think in our life in the midst of difficulties, it is good to decide and go back to our origins. Peter and his companions returned to the old job that is to do fishing.
Listen and search for God who is standing on the shore, do not follow human designs:
Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” The other disciples also said to him, “We also will follow you.” They should be reminded of the first call from Jesus. Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw them and said, "Come, follow me," At once they left their nets and followed him. (Mt 4:18-22) Call per itself is divine in nature. We need to listen only to Him who chose us when we were formed in our mother's womb.
Spiritual persons are also assigned for guiding us during our troubles. we need to verify they are filled with the spirit to direct yourselves to God. Remember the vocation of Samuel, when he was not able to recognize well the voice of God, it was Eli, his teacher who helped to direct him to listen to the voice of God. Jesus does not enter into your problems. He is waiting on the shore and only giving directions "Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something.” He helps you to come out of the particular situation.
Come and Eat:
Jesus said, "Come to me all who are oppressed and tired of I will give you rest". Jesus restores the body and soul. Before the suffering, death and resurrection, Jesus was inviting the disciples to have a "Come and See" experience. Now it is time to make the "Come and eat" experience. Jesus makes the disciples pass the night in the sea. Then he appears at the dawn. Everyone should undergo this experience and they return to the master who will sustain not only their body but also their soul. He feeds them so that they may feed others.
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