John 21:15-18 - New International Version (NIV)
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.”
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.”
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.”
Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.
Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.”
Benjie Kim's message last Sunday was from John 21:15-18, where Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved Him. Three times Peter says he loves Jesus. Jesus then tells Peter to care His sheep - to lead His church. He had disappointed Him many times - even denying that he knew Him three times, and being admonished for preventing His crucifixion. He had the faith of a "spiritual zero" - yet, like the faith of a child, he knew Jesus was the Christ, the son of God.
Only when we have this kind of faith are we able to have His undying love and affirmation. His undeserved grace allows us to worship.
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