Peter and the disciples went back to fishing after seeing their resurrected Lord Jesus, but caught nothing. Jesus called to them from the beach and instructed them to cast their net on the right side of the boat. They realized it was Jesus and end up with 153 fish! The futile efforts of man produce empty nets, but abundnat provision comes with obedience & dependence on the Lord. No more leftovers, God is into first fruits!

In spite of the Israelites' wickedness in asking for a king, Samuel prays for them and encourages them to repent and obey the Lord. The Philistines attack, and in his impatience, Saul sins against the Lord and loses his annointing as king over Israel.

Jesus revealed Himself to Thomas because He knew Thomas' words & heart. As a result, Thomas' faith was perfected and He declared that Jesus is God! The evidence brought about transformation. Has Jesus revealed Himself to you? Have you been transformed by what He has already shown you?

Samuel anoints Saul as the King of Israel, fulfilling the people's desire. The people receive him gladly after he defeats the Ammonites and rescues Jabesh Gilead.

God wants to give us true peace & power through the Holy Spirit. Are you filled with the Holy Spirit? Have you been baptized by the Holy Spirit? Is the Spirit overflowing from your life? Or are you lacking the power of the Holy Spirit in your life? The peace & power of God is available to you now!

God has Samuel anoint Saul as king over the Israelites, as the people requested. Like Saul, God radically pursues us and wants a relationship with us, even when we don't deserve it or want anything to do with Him. God has a plan and purpose for each of our lives!

Mary Magdalene pursued Jesus because of His love for her, found peace in His presence, and proclaimed the Good News to those who were imprisoned by fear. Let's follow her example & experience radical transformation in our lives!

Samuel is getting old and his sons are not walking with the Lord like their father, so the elders of Israel request to have king rule over them like the nations around them. Essentially, they are rejecting God as their king.

The tomb is empty! Peter & John ran, went, saw & believed, but then just went home. But Mary wanted more! We do what our heart is set on. Where is your heart? Do you want the Lord? He wants to give you peace.