John 21:12-13 Jesus said to them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples dared ask him, Who are you? knowing that it was the Lord. an emblem of redemption: — I. THE TIME WAS OPPORTUNE. The disciples had tried all their resources for means of a livelihood that night and had failed. They were no doubt tired, hungry, and dejected. The dinner came just at the right time. It is just so with the redemptive system. After the world had tried everything for its salvation — poetry, philosophy, religion, civilization — and grew worse, Christ came "in the fulness of time." II. THE PROVISIONS WERE DESIRABLE. The fish they caught they had been toiling all night to obtain. They were craving for such food. The provisions of the gospel are both suited to man's needs and urgently required. They are — 1. Renovating. 2. Cleansing. 3. Developing. 4. Harmonizing. 5. Perfecting.In Isaiah 25:6 we have a description of the great Spiritual banquet. How rich, varied, abundant the viands! III. THE HOST WAS CONDESCENDING. What a sight! — the Son of God preparing a feast for poor fishermen, and dining with them. Thus He has done in redemption. He descended into the "lowest parts of the earth," unto the lowest grades; "made Himself of no reputation." (D. Thomas, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord. |
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