Breaking the Word

GOSPEL READING: JOHN 21:1-19

Jesus was standing on the shore
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Death of Jesus brought an end to the activities of Jesus and his followers (at least temporarily), for the disciples went back to continue their regular life. To an extent they went back to their earlier life. That was the only thing they knew. They were fisher men and they went back to fishing. Nearly eight of them including Simon were there in the boat.

Jesus went after them. He went to the places of the disciples again. It was almost a second calling. This was after the resurrection. The second calling made them realize that it was the same Jesus who called them earlier. Each one of the post resurrection appearances was a calling (recalling, a re-calling).

நற்செய்தி வாசகம்: யோவான் 21:1-19

இயேசு கரையில் நின்றார்.
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உயிர்த்த இயேசு சீடர்களை அனாதைகளாக விட்டுவிடவில்லை. அவர்கள் பின் செல்கிறார். ஒவ்வொரு சந்திப்பும் ஒரு அழைப்பு (மறு அழைப்பு). அழைப்பு என்பது ஒரு முறை மட்டும் நடப்பதல்ல. அது ஒரு தொடர் நிகழ்வு.

GOSPEL READING: JOHN 6:16-21

But the boat immediately arrived at the shore to which they were heading.
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As Jesus went up the mountain the disciples moved into the boat. Disciples had a journey to make. They had to reach Capernaum. It is quite a long distance. They journey was difficult because of the wind. Also Jesus was not with them. They were disciples of Jesus and now they were making their journey without their master.

Master comes towards the boat. He could have reached without coming near the boat or without showing himself to them. Jesus’ supportive and assuring presence was needed for them on their journey. His physical presence in the boat was not necessary. But the knowledge that he is beside them on their journey will bring them safe and immediately to the shore.

நற்செய்தி வாசகம்: யோவான் 6:16-21

ஆனால் படகு உடனே அவர்கள் சேரவேண்டிய இடம்போய்ச் சேர்ந்துவிட்டது.
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இயேசுவின் சீடர்கள் படகில் தனித்து பயணித்துக் கொண்டிருக்கிறார்கள். பயணம் கடினமானதுதான். இயேசு அவர்களோடு இல்லை என்றாலும் அவரது துணை இருக்கிறது என்ற நம்பிக்கை அவர்களை கரைசேர்க்கிறது.