John 21:2-3 (ASV) 2 There was together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples. 3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also come with thee. They went forth, and entered into the boat; and that night they took nothing.
Spring is my time of year. I absolutely love it. I love the freshness in the air after a late afternoon spring shower. The cool evening breezes blowing through the open windows of my apartment gives everything that springtime freshness. It is a time for fishing, hiking, bicycle riding, a late day stroll or anything else you can do in the great outdoors.
After being cooped up all winter springtime arrives with a welcoming offer to come outside 
and play. Backyards are full of children laughing, parents pruning and mowers humming as the smell of fresh cut grass fills the air. At last spring has arrived.
Students have difficulty focusing on their studies as the springtime sunshine beckons them to adjourn to the outdoors. Teachers also fight the temptation to take the class on a road trip. Those of us who must work for a living fight the urge to play hookie and head for the lake for a day of fishing.
Such must have been the feelings of Peter and some of the disciples. Jesus had just recently been crucified and appeared unto them as risen.
He had appeared to them on two prior occasions while they were hiding from fear of the Jews. In spite of His appearances things were different now.
The disciples where at a lose for what to do without Jesus leading them around each day. So Simon Peter being a fisherman by trade decided to go fishing. Five other disciples decided to go along with him.
Despite the fact that Peter was a fisherman they fished all night and caught nothing. That sounds a great deal like my fishing experiences. I have gone on several occasions only to come away with nothing to show for it but mosquito bites and a cold. I never did manage to catch anything on any of my so called fishing expeditions. I can certainly identify with their lack of a catch.
Thoughts and views as seen from the resident raptor. Reflecting on life and the world as I see it.
