When Disappointment Comes

N.T.#809 "When Disappointment Come"

June 4, 2026 

John 21

LET IT GLOW 

What do we do when disappointment comes? Call a friend, pray? 

Peter, Nathanael, James, John, and 2 unnamed ones which were together at the Sea of Galilee. Peter decided he was going fishing. The rest of the guys joined Peter in a ship, yet they caught nothing. Evidently, they were fishing during the night. This was probably a month later than chapter 20. What a disappointment.

What happened next?

• *When it was morning, Jesus stood on the shore. The disciples didn't know it was Jesus. 
• *Jesus asked it they had an meat, and they answered no.
• * He told them to cast the net on the right side of the ship and find fish. 
• *There were so many fish that they couldn't pull in the net. 
• *John recognized the stranger as Jesus. 
• *Peter put on his outer robe and jumped into the water. (verses 1-8)

Peter wanted to see Jesus. How important is it for us to be with Jesus?

Even in times of disappointment, Jesus can cheer us. He cheered up the disciples and fed them, too.

Do we seek Jesus when are disappointed?

LET IT GROW 

What did Jesus do next to the disciples?

• *He told the guys to bring their fish ashore. They caught 153 fish and the net didn't break.
• *Come and dine, which was an invite to breakfast with Him. 
• *Jesus gave the guys bread and fish to eat. 
• *They added fish to the fire to cook and for them to eat.
• *Peter contributed the fruit of his efforts, which the Lord provided.

The disciples were in the presence of Jesus a third time. Jesus doesn't need us to help, but He wants us to do our part. 

It was a time of fellowship with the Master. Do we enjoy it, too?

LET IT GO 

Grow our faith, Lord.

Help us to obey You.