John 21:4 Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.NIV
SPIRITUAL DULLNESS
After the death of Jesus Christ, some of his disciples joined Peter in fishing. I perceive they must have been tired of all that happened and their hopes may have been dashed. Their response to all the event that happened was coldness of heart and lack of zeal to continue their pursuit of the ministry. Peter may have felt this way so he went fishing and others followed him. What amazed me in the story was that they did not recognize Jesus on time when he came to the river where they were fishing.
Having spent three and half years with him, they should have recognized his voice, his physique and his mannerism but on this occasion, their perception was dull. This story describes the life of many believers today. When Jesus comes around, most believers don't recognize him. If Jesus comes to our street announcing himself as Jesus, not many would recognize him still. Sometimes, when he comes to meet with us, he doesn't make noise because he comes to meet us in places we least expect. Jesus had come to some severally in meetings, conferences, through teachings, counsel, worship sessions,daily devotionals and even on the pages of scriptures but they didn't recognize him because of spiritual dullness.
In Ephesians1:17-18, apostle Paul knew that spiritual dullness is inimical to our spiritual health so he prayed that God will give us the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Christ and that the eyes of our understanding be enlightened.It is until our spiritual eyes are open and our perception is active, that's when we shall be able to recognize Christ and have encounter with him. That's something to pray about daily. Some have been waiting on God for direction or a word from God for years. God has been speaking but they are not hearing because of spiritual dullness. May you never miss Jesus again.
Father, open the eyes of my understanding so that I can recognize Jesus. I don't want to miss divine encounters with divinity again In Jesus name.