"Sirs, have ye any meat?" "No," was their reply. [Sidenote: Many Fish Caught.] "Cast the net on the right side of the ship and ye shall find," said the man. They did so, and caught so many fish that they could scarcely draw in the net. John, whose loving eyes were made more keen by a loving heart, rushed to Peter's side and whispered, "It is the Lord." Instantly, Peter knew John spoke the truth, and man of action that he was, he put on his fisherman's coat, plunged into the sea, and hastened to the feet of his Master. The others came in the little ship, dragging the net of fishes. Jesus had already started a fire, and' was cooking them something to eat. After the greetings, He said, "Bring of the fish which ye have now caught." Peter was the leader in going to the net and in drawing it to the land. While the fish were cooking, the disciples counted the number caught, and found that in that one draught there were one hundred and fifty-three: "and for all there were so many, yet was the net not broken." [Sidenote: Peter a Shepherd of Christ's Fold.] Jesus had shown them where to catch the fish, He had started the fire on which to cook them, and now "He taketh the bread and giveth them and the fish likewise." Surely these little incidents would tend to impress them with the truth that if they "would seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness all else will be added." At any rate, this is the lesson taught on that great occasion: The apostles were not now to spend their lives seeking the things which perish, but in searching for souls that will endure throughout all eternity. Many are now together in the fold of Christ, and the shepherd is called away. Henceforward Peter and his associates must be the keepers of this flock. When they had broken their fast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these?" "Yea, Lord," answered Peter, "Thou knowest that I love Thee." "Feed my lambs." That is, Take care of the little ones in my Church. Do not let them go astray in paths that will lead them to sin and misery. He saith unto him again the second time, "Simon, son of Jonas lovest thou me?" "Yea, Lord, Thou knowest that I love Thee." "Feed my sheep." Keep the older ones together and give them the words of life as thou hast received them from me. A third time Jesus said, "Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me?" And Peter, somewhat grieved, answered, "Lord, thou knowest all things; Thou knowest that I love Thee." "Feed my sheep." [Sidenote: Duty First.]