We know that Jesus appeared to his disciples immediately following his resurrection and again one week later. His appearance had stirred their hearts and released much of their fear. Since no one seemed to be coming after them, and they had become weary of hiding, Peter announces,"I am going fishing" (John 21:1-3).
Thomas, Nathaniel, James, John and two other disciples that had been sitting around with Peter decided that was a great idea. They promptly went down to the sea, got into their boats and began what would turn out yo be a long night of fruitless endeavor. There were no fish.
The waves are splashing the side of the boat, the moon is setting in the west and the son is peaking over the horizon as they are silently rowing back to shore. A voice comes floating over the cool water, "Children, do you have any food?" The disciples had no idea it was Jesus who had called out to them (John 21:4).
You can almost hear the frustration, disappointment and irritation as they simply call back, "No".
Our fleshly efforts will always produce this level of harvest...absolutely nothing, zero.
