15When 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.”
16Again 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.”
17The 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.” (John 21)
Thoughts: The Resurrection also means that Christ calls out to us to answer Him. He is alive and listens to us- but he also asks us, as He asked Simon, "Do you love me... do you love me more?" Simon's answer should also be ours- "Lord you know that I love you." Simon was asked three times responding to his three denials of Christ before His crucifixion. The resurrection, see, also means that when Christ says you are forgiven then you really are. Our sins died with Him and forgiveness lives with Him.
Prayer: Lord, may my love for your grow and be alive as you are alive to me.
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