RECOMMITMENT BY RECALLING THE FIRST INSTANCE OF COMMITMENT

Disciples of Jesus were in an identity crisis immediately after the death and resurrection of Jesus. They were in no mood to understand paschal mystery of their Master. They felt loneliness and lost the purpose of being a disciple of Jesus Christ. The picture of disciple on the shore of Sea of Tiberias reveals this completely. Here we see Peter in a disappointed manner telling his folks that he is going for fishing. Others who were also in similar mood accompanied him. Though they tried their level best the whole night they did not get anything. It was in the dawn they saw someone at the shore. He asked them whether they got something. 

 

 Then He told to cast their nets again.  Though dis interested they obeyed Him. To their surprise they got a big catch. It is then they realized that the man at the shore was Jesus. Their eyes were opened. They got back to their spirits. Jesus takes care and feeds them. Though there is no direct reference to this scene with the scene Jesus first called his disciples- Peter Andrew James and John telling them that He will make them fish for men. Definitely they might have remembered the first instance Jesus called him. Of course the recall to the first instance is refreshing. It is felt that the disciples were able to overcome their identity crisis. 

 

  Their fervour for Jesus got strengthened. In a way this incident strengthened them to be in Jerusalem to be strengthened by the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost.We too will face disappointments in our life. We also become disoriented in our missions and commitments. During all these moments recalling the first instance of commitment is important. This will strengthen and energize us. This will enhance our hope.