Walking in the Word
John 21 : 15-17
15 When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”
16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”
17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things you know that I love you"
Responding to the word
That's one of the coolest stories in the Bible. The Resurrected Jesus making breakfast for His disciples. And did you see what He said to Peter? He asked Him if he loved Him three times! Peter was somewhat insulted. He thought his actions may have proved it. Even though he had denied Jesus three times, he had just jumped out of a floating boat to run to Jesus. Be Jesus had his own purposes for that early morning visit. He was there to restore Peter. He was preparing Peter for upcoming days when Peter would be boldly preach the name of Jesus Christ and the life-changing message of the Gospel. Sometimes we mess up too. We may not "deny Jesus" but we do sin and fall short of God's standard. Isn't it great to realize the Jesus offers forgiveness to all who ask.
Praying in the Word
Father, How I praise you this morning the third day of VBS. Thank you for bringing every child to Vacation Bible School. I pray we would bring Glory to You in everything we do. Thank you for offering forgiveness for all who ask in the name of Jesus Christ. In Jesus' Name, Amen
Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”
16 Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”
17 The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things you know that I love you"
Responding to the word
That's one of the coolest stories in the Bible. The Resurrected Jesus making breakfast for His disciples. And did you see what He said to Peter? He asked Him if he loved Him three times! Peter was somewhat insulted. He thought his actions may have proved it. Even though he had denied Jesus three times, he had just jumped out of a floating boat to run to Jesus. Be Jesus had his own purposes for that early morning visit. He was there to restore Peter. He was preparing Peter for upcoming days when Peter would be boldly preach the name of Jesus Christ and the life-changing message of the Gospel. Sometimes we mess up too. We may not "deny Jesus" but we do sin and fall short of God's standard. Isn't it great to realize the Jesus offers forgiveness to all who ask.
Praying in the Word
Father, How I praise you this morning the third day of VBS. Thank you for bringing every child to Vacation Bible School. I pray we would bring Glory to You in everything we do. Thank you for offering forgiveness for all who ask in the name of Jesus Christ. In Jesus' Name, Amen
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