8/19/07 - Life Journal - Yes Lord, just name it!

Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, "It is the Lord," he wrapped his outer garment around him (for he had taken it off) and jumped into the water. The other disciples followed in the boat, towing the net full of fish, for they were not far from shore, about a hundred yards.
John 21:7,8

Peter here again shows his impulsiveness. When he heard it was Jesus on the shore he grabbed his clothes and took off! Right into the water he went, he wasn't going to wait a second longer, even though they were a hundred yards from shore. His Master who he loved dearly was back and he had to be with Him. After denying Him 3 times he was eager to be reinstated into His graces and 3 times Jesus would ask Peter if he loved Him (v.15-17) and gave him the task of tending his lambs.

To be on fire like that would be awesome. Every chance we have to give glory to Him or sacrifice ourselves for Him, we need to be ready to jump out of the boat, shouting "Yes, I love you Lord, what would you have me do?"