"When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you truly love me more than these?”
{John 21:15a} (NIV 1984)
Peter was called by the Lord to be His disciple three years previously. The gospel accounts of Peter’s actions, show us that this man is human like us. Up and down, all over the map; trying but not succeeding. Every time his name appears in the gospels I look closely to see what he is going to say or do. In this account when he realizes it is the risen Lord on the shore, he jumps ship and comes by His side. The text says that none of the disciples dared to ask Him who He was. I imagine that Peter dared the least! What could he say? He had already made his boast; already argued with the Lord that he would be faithful to death! No he dared to say nothing. But the Lord, in His gracious, beautiful way asked Peter a simple question, a question that has been asked by the Lord, of countless Christians since that day. Peter answered quickly, then emphatically and then mournfully. But then he answered with his life, for Peter gave his life loving his Lord by feeding the children of God. Friend what is our answer this day?
Oh precious Lord, I love Thee more than all of these
More than fame
More than wealth
More than the world
More than fame
More than wealth
More than the world
{"Lovest Thou Me", Bill Gaither}
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