Verses: John 21 : 15 - 25
My thoughts about the verses:
We know that Peter denied Jesus three times as he was scared of being crucified with Christ. Then here comes Jesus asking Peter three times do you love me. Each time he asks Peter these he gives him a charge. These charges show what we must do to serve God. Walking in faith is more than words it is actions. You can say that you love Jesus all you want. Yet, if you do not show your faith do you truly love Jesus with your whole heart. It is very important that we share God with others and take care of those that are in the fold of the Jesus.
Let us examine the three charges. The first is that Peter is to feed his lambs. This is not just a physical food but a spiritual food. We are to feed the flock the truth. The flock cannot flourish if they are not exposed to the food, word, of God.
The second charge is to take care of the sheep. Taking care of the sheep is a way of protecting them. Again this does not just mean in a physical sense. We need to pray for the flock so that they will be safe. They may grow and discover their own path.
The third charge is probably the hardest to understand. We are to take care of the sheep by putting our life on the line. Simply we cannot hide in the shadows of others for the flock to be taken care of. Instead we must step out and be the leaders of tomorrow. Peter was being told that he would one day face the same persecution that Jesus faced. He was told that this was to be done to glorify God. So what does this mean for us. We must be willing to do those things that make us uncomfortable. Sometimes putting yourself on the line means stepping outside the box you have built. For the Church to grow it must go to the very limits. Followers must also push themselves to the limit. To go outside their comfort zone and witness to those that is different than they are.
The question is who Is the lamb that Jesus is talking about? Jesus loves all people. The lambs are all people. The fact is that what Jesus wants us to do is to be there for all the people. Not just those in our own group. This means that all people that desire a relationship with God need to be taken care of. who are searching and haven't found their way home need to be protected and fed. Those that are in the fold need the nourishment of the word to continue growing. We are part of the flock and we need to make sure that no one is left behind.
Prayer:
Dear God we thank you for loving us. We thank you for guiding us and leading us down the correct path. We ask that you help us reach out to those in need. We ask that you bless us with strength as we go out into the world. Dear God use us so that no one will feel alone. In your holy name we pray. Amen
Questions:
Have you accepted the charge that Jesus gave the followers? Have you helped the flock flourish? Have you fed people spiritually and physically? Have you protected people by praying for them? What do you need to do to spread the word of God to those in need?
My thoughts about the verses:
We know that Peter denied Jesus three times as he was scared of being crucified with Christ. Then here comes Jesus asking Peter three times do you love me. Each time he asks Peter these he gives him a charge. These charges show what we must do to serve God. Walking in faith is more than words it is actions. You can say that you love Jesus all you want. Yet, if you do not show your faith do you truly love Jesus with your whole heart. It is very important that we share God with others and take care of those that are in the fold of the Jesus.
Let us examine the three charges. The first is that Peter is to feed his lambs. This is not just a physical food but a spiritual food. We are to feed the flock the truth. The flock cannot flourish if they are not exposed to the food, word, of God.
The second charge is to take care of the sheep. Taking care of the sheep is a way of protecting them. Again this does not just mean in a physical sense. We need to pray for the flock so that they will be safe. They may grow and discover their own path.
The third charge is probably the hardest to understand. We are to take care of the sheep by putting our life on the line. Simply we cannot hide in the shadows of others for the flock to be taken care of. Instead we must step out and be the leaders of tomorrow. Peter was being told that he would one day face the same persecution that Jesus faced. He was told that this was to be done to glorify God. So what does this mean for us. We must be willing to do those things that make us uncomfortable. Sometimes putting yourself on the line means stepping outside the box you have built. For the Church to grow it must go to the very limits. Followers must also push themselves to the limit. To go outside their comfort zone and witness to those that is different than they are.
The question is who Is the lamb that Jesus is talking about? Jesus loves all people. The lambs are all people. The fact is that what Jesus wants us to do is to be there for all the people. Not just those in our own group. This means that all people that desire a relationship with God need to be taken care of. who are searching and haven't found their way home need to be protected and fed. Those that are in the fold need the nourishment of the word to continue growing. We are part of the flock and we need to make sure that no one is left behind.
Prayer:
Dear God we thank you for loving us. We thank you for guiding us and leading us down the correct path. We ask that you help us reach out to those in need. We ask that you bless us with strength as we go out into the world. Dear God use us so that no one will feel alone. In your holy name we pray. Amen
Questions:
Have you accepted the charge that Jesus gave the followers? Have you helped the flock flourish? Have you fed people spiritually and physically? Have you protected people by praying for them? What do you need to do to spread the word of God to those in need?
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