John 21:12-14, Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples asked him, who are you? knowing that it was the Lord.

Jesus then came, took bread and gave it to them, and some fish likewise. This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.

“Come and dine,” what an invitation from our Lord. Jesus did say, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel,” but He would rather you would come and have breakfast with Him before you go.

Spend time alone with the Lord daily before you leave your house. If you don’t you may act  like the devil or the old devil will beat the snot out of ya!

Draw near to God and He’ll draw near to you! This I believe was Peter’s goal! I know, old Peter was always walking around making a fool of himself. He had a common disease among men and it was called foot in mouth.

It’s true, Peter blew it at times but there is something special about him. Peter always wanted to be close to our Lord.

Remember when Jesus came walking on the water. Peter got out of the boat and was walking on the water towards Jesus after Jesus had given him permission. Many people bash Peter about this, but he at least had enough faith to step out of the boat onto the water while the rest just sat there.

The next event took place one morning after the disciples had been fishing. They’d caught nothing then Jesus shows up. They didn’t recognize him in the beginning, but when Peter was told by John it was  the Lord he wrapped his garment around him because he was naked and jumped in the water and swam to shore.

He didn’t wait like the others did in the boat, he wanted to be close to the Lord. Do you have that same desire? Did you get up this morning excited about meeting with the Lord? Gods desire is get close to us, we simply have to let Him!

I hate going fishing and not catching a thing. Sometimes you go and you never get a nibble! This can be very frustrating unless you’re a patient man like me. LOL!

Back in the day Peter, Thomas, Nathanael and the sons of Zebedee went fishing. They fished all night and caught nothing. When morning came Jesus stood on the shore but his disciples didn’t know who he was.

Then Jesus said to them, “Did you catch anything?” There answer is a short, NO! They don’t even want to talk about it!

This is a question he is bound to ask everyone of us someday. “Did you catch anything? What did you do for men down there on earth?” I hope your answer will not be the same as theirs. “No, we haven’t caught a thing!” We as God’s children are to be fishers of men! Let’s go fishing!

36 years ago I met my Valentine. She’s a godly lady who loves me and our children. Yesterday I bought her roses and placed them on the table to see as she came in from work.

This afternoon I’m taking her to dinner and a movie. I’ve bought her a box of chocolates and two marsh mellow hearts! I do this to show the one who puts up with me how much I love her!

Robin loves me but my Lord loves me more. He not only puts up with me but He forgives me for every sin I’ve ever committed if I ask Him to do so!

She shows her love to me daily but so does He. He reminds me that He gave His life for me on the cross at Calvary. Because of His great love, mercy and grace anyone can be saved.

The Bible says, “Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down His life for His friends!” True love is found in the person of Jesus Christ!

As I travel across the US a friendly debate continues. I tell the folks during our revival meetings that I believe there’s no way a Christian can be right with God unless their spending time alone with Him daily.

I also tell them I believe the best time to have a Quiet Time is in the morning before they go to work, school, or play. This is where the debate begins. Some say I’m not a morning person so I do mine at night. I say, that’s all fine an dandy if you wanna settle for second best!

Jesus rose early in the morning to spend time alone with the Father and the Bible says he sets the example for us in all things.

Proverbs 8:17 says, “I love them that love me and those that seek me early shall find me!”

Think about this, our Lord, after His resurrection appeared to Mary Magdalene before He did anyone else. Why? She was up and at em. She sought Him early and she found Him! Have a good one as you spend time alone with the Lord!

Have you ever thought you’d done something so bad that the Lord couldn’t forgive you. Let me very frank with you, you may have thunk it, but it just ain’t true!

David, the greatest king of all time, slept with Bathsheba, had her husband Uriah killed and then married her. David should have been put to death but God spared his life. He got right with our Lord and started living for Him once again. God said that David was a man after his own heart. This was said by God about David after the man had committed adultery and murder!

Peter, that low down dog who denied our Lord three times. He was the disciple who walked around with his foot in his mouth. God met with this man one on one after his resurrection privately. He forgave Peter and Peter forgave himself. He was chosen to preach the first sermon on the Day of Pentecost.

It was the greatest sermon every preached, there will never be one to duplicate it! Old Peter, the foot in his mouth coward was forgiven by our Lord and was used in many mighty ways!

I’m sure God seemed to be far from them at the time they committed those terrible acts of sin, but He wasn’t! Remember this, a child of God may get far from Him, but He’s never far from them! Be blessed, and rejoice in Gods goodness!

Miracles, they still happen! I know, because I see them all the time! I’ve been in revival with Pastor Jay in Chelsea, Oklahoma since Sunday. There has been 51 decisions made for our Lord and 8 or 9 of those have been professions of faith.

Fifty one decisions, fifty one miracles! Fifty one miracles because God is the only one who can forgive sin! If you are a child of God you are blessed! You have been bought with a price and you are to glorify God in your body!

God is so good to this former Georgia farm boy! The things I’ve seen God do in my lifetime is extraordinary! The older I get the more I realize what God has done for me, my family, and friends.

I must brag on God and lift Him up before men, because He is worthy of that and much more! He is my King and I thank Him for what He’s doing in my life, this ministry, and in the lives of others! Let’s praise Him, for He is most definitely worthy of all praise!

Gloom and doom! I’m unhappy and I want everyone to know it. I’m having a down in the mouth party and those I know are invited! Come and celebrate with me in my misfortune. I want you to pity me and look at me with puppy dog eyes and tell me everythings gonna be all right!

Gloom and doom Christians, they’re everywhere! There’s no victory in their lives and there’s certainly no joy! What a slap in the face to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

John 17:13 says, And now I come to you, that these things I speak in the world, that they might have joy fulfilled in them.

Brothers and sisters, God does not want us to be gloom and doom, long-faced solemn Christians. He came that our lives might be filled with joy, His JOY! God loves you today and desires to have fellowship with you and me! Just to think about that brings joy to this old boys heart! But a smile on your face and let others see Jesus in you!

I want to share something with you today that will thrill you to death. Here it is! The Lord Jesus talked to the Father about you today, if you are His!

John 17:9 says, “I pray for them, I pray not for the world, but for them who you have given me, for they are mine!

You see, Jesus doesn’t pray for the world, He died for it, but He talks to God the Father about the ones who know Him!

He prays for two things: 1. He prays that we’ll be kept! You will be kept because you’ve been sealed by the Holy Spirit and because your Saviour is praying for you. 2. He prays for the unity of believers. He prays to the Father that those of us who know Him might be one and it doesn’t matter if we’re Baptist, Methodist, or Church of Christ!

John 17:11, And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee.  Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom you have given me, that they may be one, as we are one!

He’s praying for you and me. If this doesn’t light your shucks, you’re woods all wet!

John 16:7, Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you: but if I depart, I will send him to you.

The disciples of Jesus wondered by he had to leave. It’s simple, if he was still here in his earthly body he couldn’t be everywhere. In other words, if he were staying the night in Houston at the Comfort Inn he couldn’t be at the Days Inn in Georgia!

Since he went away, he’s everywhere. He’s here with me in this recliner as I type this devotional on my computer. He’s with my brother and sister in Georgia. He’s with my boys in Oklahoma City and he’s with you everyday, every step of the way if your his child!

Imagine, the Savior of the world living inside each believer. He sees what we do and he hears what we say, even a whisper in someones ear! He is the King of Kings, the Lord of Lords, and He downright AWESOME! Let’s praise him for his goodness!