John 6 gives us one of the most honest moments in the entire Gospel. A massive crowd follows Jesus after seeing miracles and eating bread on a hillside. They loved what Jesus could do for them. They loved the teaching. They loved the benefits. None of that bothered Jesus, but He knew the difference between excitement and devotion. He knew the difference between a fan and a disciple.

Have you ever gone through the motions spiritually? You pray, sing, and serve, but somewhere deep down you feel disconnected from it all. The words come out, the motions look right, but your heart feels somewhere else.

John 21 gives us a powerful picture of what happens when grace meets failure. After Jesus’ resurrection, Peter and several disciples went back to fishing. For Peter, it wasn’t just a hobby—it was the life he knew before following Jesus. After denying his Lord three times, he may have thought his ministry was finished.