“Feed
My lambs… tend My sheep… follow Me.”
Because of fear of being jailed with his
Master, Peter denied Jesus three times.
Ironically, his denial was predicted by Jesus, himself, which made Peter
felt really bad about what happened and “wept bitterly.”
However, unlike Judas, Peter did not let
those things ruin his life and his relationship with the Lord. He really regained enough composure. I believe the first thing he did was to pray
alone to God and seek for forgiveness.
And he was forgiven. In his
heart, he knows.
After resurrection, Jesus gave him another
chance. He asked Peter three times if he
loves Him. And Peter responded three
times “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.”
Three denials totally wiped out by three
assurance of love. Three denials totally
wiped out by total forgiveness from the Lord.
Moreover, he even directed Peter to be the leader of His flock – “feed
My lambs, tend My sheep, follow Me.”
Going back now to my own life, how many
times have I denied the Lord? Peter denied him only three times; I denied him
many more than that! But again and
again, He in turn ask me, “do you love Me?”
How many times will I have to say, "I love you" to overcome my
countless denials of Christ?
I denied Him and yet the Lord instead has
called me to his side, to serve and to teach, bringing the Word to those who
are where I was, and who have surpassed where I am even now.
When we learn to follow Jesus, we will be
able to feed the lambs, tend the sheep, and feed the sheep. Let us be willing to follow Christ and so
fulfill the calling he has placed on our lives.
Love Him. Follow Him.
Let us pray +
Lord Jesus, thank You for Your mercy. I love You and will follow You. Amen +
The Lord has established his throne in heaven.
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