John 21:8

John 21:8 says, And the other disciples came in a little ship;  (they were not far from land, as it were two hundred cubits), dragging the net with fishes.  We cannot say that all should have done as Peter and abandoned the ship to get to Jesus.  We need to remember that Jesus was the one Who told them where to cast their nets.  John was the first to recognize Jesus, but He stayed on the boat.  Those who remained on the boat could not condemn Peter, because he was simply going to Jesus.  Sometimes people today do things that seemingly leave all the hard work for others to do, but if they are truly doing it for God, they are to be commended by those still dealing with the net and fishes, as it were.  Not everyone serves God the same way and not everyone is noted the same way.  The other disciples that stayed on the boat are not mentioned again by name as was Peter, but that doesn't mean they were less committed to Jesus. Verse nine says, As soon as they were come then to land, they saw a fire of coals, and fish laid thereon, and bread.  They had not brought their catch to Jesus yet, but He already had a meal prepared for them. I believe that it is important that we bring to God all that we can to advance His kingdom, but He will meet our needs even if we come empty handed.  God will provide, and even if in this world we go hungry or suffer for His sake, we can rest assured of His everlasting provisions.  All we can bring to God is our self.  We never need to feel jealous of the Peters of the world.  Those who are well known by the world for their service to God are no more important to Him than those who are never noticed.  Jesus did not say for Peter to come first, nor for the others.  The provision was for all equally.