Devotion:
Read John 21:12-17.
Peter had committed a serious sin when he denied Christ. We can imagine the agony and regret Peter must have felt. We read in our passage today that Jesus asked the question Peter most dreaded but most needed to hear: “Simon, son of John, do you truly love me more than these?” Jesus exposed the sin by confronting him directly. Jesus loved Peter too much to let him live his life bitter and broken. Notice that Jesus asked Peter three times, “Do you love me?” After Peter answered Jesus’ questions, Jesus gave him a missional command. He said, “Feed my lambs. Take care of my sheep. Feed my sheep.” Peter was not just forgiven, but he was also restored as a leader and apostle. Jesus wanted Peter to move beyond his sin and return to the work of the Lord. Jesus encouraged him to continue the mission. When we receive God’s forgiveness from our sins, he wants us to do the same. He wants us to do his work in the world to share God’s love.
Personal Worship Option:
What work is Jesus asking you to do today? How do you plan to follow his missional command: “Feed my lambs. Take care of my sheep. Feed my sheep?”
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