"So when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put his outer garment on (for he was stripped for work), and threw himself into the sea. But the other disciples came in the little boat, for they were not far from the land, but about one hundred yards away, dragging the net full of fish. So when they got out on the land, they saw a charcoal fire already laid and fish placed on it, and bread. Jesus said, 'Bring some of the fish which you have now caught.' Simon Peter went up and drew the net to land, full of large fish, a hundred and fifty-three; and there were so many, the net was not torn."
John 21:7-11
When Peter heard John say, "It is the Lord," only 100 yards separated him from Jesus. The distance made no difference. Leaving the catch, Peter rushed to His Presence. The catch that had consumed him the night before, no longer interested him in the morning.
The Risen Christ embodied the power of the resurrection. Jesus rose from the grave, not only to defeat death, hell and the grave. He promised to provide abundant life.
"I came that they might have life, and have it more abundantly."
John 10:10
An abundant life doesn't include being devoured by the work of the Lord. It is a matter of being saturated with The Presence of the Lord of the work. Covered in the sweat of his own effort, Peter plunged into the water and made His way to Jesus. Sweat equity on behalf of the Lord is no substitute for sweet fellowship with the Lord.
"Anything that cools your love for Jesus is sin."
Don Miller, 1922-2015
NOTE TO SELF: Jesus doesn't need what you do for Him in the flesh to accomplish His mission on earth. He invites you into His Presence to share in what He is already doing for you. Jesus is never in your debt. He provides for you. You never provide for Him. He invites you to bring the catch He has given to you, not to brag about it, but to enjoy His Presence. Don't let your perspiration in the work of the Lord lead to your separation from the Lord of the work. Prayer tightens your grip on Jesus, and loosens your grip on the catch. Peter made his way to The Risen Christ. You should too.
TALK LESS! PRAY MORE!