John 20-21  Although Mary Magdalene was the first to discover the empty tomb,  and Peter the first to enter, it is John who is the first to believe.   John writes, " In the presence of the disciples, Jesus performed many other miracles which have not been recorded in this book. But these which have been recorded are here so that you may trust that Yeshua is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by this trust you may have life because of who he is." (20:31)

John ends his account of the life of Jesus with an event by the sea of Galilee.  As they were out fishing, Jesus called to them from on shore.  When he told them to cast their net and they caught a huge haul of fish instantly.. he knew it was the Lord.  It is Peter that jumps in the water to get to Jesus as quick as he can.  John records the interchange between Jesus and Peter, where Peter is accepted and restored, and commissioned.  John also writes that the world cannot contain all the books that would have to be written to tell of all that Jesus did while He walked on earth.

Father, we thank You for the written Word of God that we might trust in Jesus, the anointed One, the Son of God, so that we might have life that is eternal.  One day, we will be able to see Jesus and talk with Him like the apostles did.  We look forward to that glorious day.  Help us to persevere until then.. loving You with all our hearts, minds, souls, and strength.  Fill us with Your Spirit that we might bear fruit and shine the true Light into this needy world.  We pray this in Jesus' name. Amen .