Feed My Sheep

 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep - John 21:17.

                      Peter who denied Jesus three times was called by Jesus three times to feed His Sheep. Jesus assured Peter that he has been restored to feed and take care of God's flock. Jesus is our good Shepherd and we are His sheep. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep - John 10:11. It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture - Psalm 100:3.

                 God feeds us, guides us and tenderly leads us like a Shepherd who takes care of His sheep. I will feed them in good pasture, and their fold shall be on the high mountains of Israel. There they shall lie down in a good fold and feed in rich pasture on the mountains of Israel. I will feed My flock, and I will make them lie down,” says the Lord God - Ezekiel 34: 14,15. He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, And carry them in His bosom, And gently lead those who are with young - Isaiah 40:11.

                    Later when Peter preached, about three thousand people were baptized and added to the church (Acts 2:41). He healed a lame man (Acts 3). He preached boldly and he was mightily used by God. People brought sick to the streets that at least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow them (Acts 5:14-16). And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it - Matthew 16:18. Let us also love God by feeding His sheep.

   

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Help us to feed Your sheep. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.