When they were all ashore, they saw a charcoal fire with fish on it and some bread, and Jesus invited them to bring some of the fish they had caught. Peter went to the boat and hauled the net to land full of 153 big fish. Jesus asked them to have breakfast and the disciples, not wanting to say anything or ask if it really was Jesus, came and took the bread and grilled fish and ate. This was the third time, Jesus appeared to his disciples after his resurrection from the dead. This seaside BBQ is full of symbolic significance and teaching for the spiritual life of the community.
Fishing becomes a metaphor for the life of the church.
At first, Jesus' followers seem to drift aimlessly, accomplishing little. With the appearance of Jesus, however, they suddenly have access to a superabundance of spiritual power. It is a reminder that when the church taps into the power of the risen Lord, rather than drifting aimlessly, it will have access to a power beyond human measure. When the disciples come ashore, they find Jesus has prepared a fire and is cooking a breakfast of fish for them. He also sends them to bring some of the fish they have caught to add to the meal, before serving them their breakfast.