Come Have Breakfast: an Invitation from Jesus

Written by Rylan Isabella Wicker

Scripture Focus

“Jesus said to them, ‘Come and have breakfast.’” — John 21:12 (ESV)
“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” — John 20:29 (ESV)

Devotional Thought

On the shore at daybreak, the risen Jesus stood—calling to the weary, confused, and restless disciples.
They had returned to fishing and caught nothing. Then came a voice, familiar and loving:
“Cast the net on the right side.”

The net overflowed.

They didn’t recognize Him at first… but something in the abundance, something in the tone—sparked recognition.
It was the Lord.

And His first invitation?

“Come and have breakfast.”

This moment wasn’t just about food—it was about fellowship, restoration, and blessing.
He was feeding more than their bodies. He was feeding their faith.

Morning: The Hour of Blessing

Jesus said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” (John 20:29)

The Greek word for blessed—makarios—means deeply favored, spiritually full, joyfully content.

Jesus was showing us that true blessing doesn’t come from proof—it comes from presence.
Breakfast in this moment wasn’t just a meal—it was a meeting place between belief and blessing.

Come to the Bread of Life

“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to Me shall not hunger.” — John 6:35

When Jesus says, “Come have breakfast,” He’s inviting us not just to eat—but to believe, to trust,
to sit and be satisfied in Him.

Before Peter was restored…
Before Peter was recommissioned…
Jesus fed him.

Because blessing begins in the presence, not the performance.

A Quiet Invitation

You don’t have to see it all to believe.
You don’t need proof to come near.

Jesus calls to you this morning with the same words:
“Come have breakfast.”

Come into the blessing of My presence.
Come into the fullness of quiet faith.
Come and be filled.

Prayer

Jesus,
Thank You for inviting me into Your presence each morning.
Help me not to live on empty, but to come to You for strength, peace, and joy.
Teach me to believe without always seeing, and to find blessing not in circumstances,
but in communion with You.
You are the Bread of Life, and I receive You today.
Amen.

Heart Reflection

Let’s be honest: it’s hard to sit still with God, especially in the morning.

The moment we open our eyes, the world is already calling—
kids, notifications, responsibilities, noise.

But I’ve found this to be true:
When I choose to sit with Jesus first, even when I don’t feel like it, I find healing.
I find clarity.
I find that sin loses its shine.
I find I’m more eager to pray, to speak hope, to live like He’s near—because He is.

Our culture longs for deep connection with God,
but struggles to stay at His feet because we can’t “see” Him with our eyes.
So He becomes the one we run to in crisis, but not the One we commune with in the quiet.

Friend, I know how easily we’re pulled in every direction.
I know the ache of distraction.
But I also know this:

We cannot pour from a dry cup.
We cannot tend His sheep unless we’ve been with the Shepherd.

This is not shame.
This is not pressure.
This is invitation.

A gentle voice at the edge of your soul saying,
“Come… and have breakfast.”