‘After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias’ (John 21:1)
Jesus had called His first disciples on the shores of the Sea of Tiberias (see Matthew 4:18–22). After His resurrection, Jesus wanted to meet them there again (Mark 16:7). It took a moment for the disciples to realise that the man calling out to them from the shore was Jesus. Once they had all come ashore, bread and fish were laid out for them by a fire. Without a word being spoken, they knew it was Jesus who was inviting them to come and eat. He revealed Himself clearly and His disciples recognized Him (vs. 1,14).
To ‘reveal Himself’ means: He made Himself clearly known. It was evident to the disciples that He was with them. Peter would later bear witness to this fact (Acts 10:39–41). Jesus’ resurrection is not a made-up tale. After His resurrection, He was seen by various people in different places. He ate with some of them. Jesus arranged encounters at times and in ways chosen by Him to show that He was alive. The disciples knew that they were meeting ‘the Lord’.
After Jesus’ resurrection, His followers called Him ‘Kurios’ or ‘Lord’. It is a title that emphasizes His exalted status and power (John 20:18, 25, 28).
What are places and/or moments in your life where you had an encounter with Jesus that you will never forget?