Third Time

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Third Time — “He asked him a third time, “Simon of Jonah, are you very fond of Me?” [phileo] By now Peter was feeling a little uncomfortable that Jesus asked him a third time, “Do you dearly love Me?” He answered Him, “Lord I cannot hide anything from You, and You know very well how fond I am of you.” And Jesus said to him, “Then nourish My sheep.” (John 21:17, The Mirror Bible)

Jesus didn’t ask Peter if he was sorry. He didn’t ask him for a confession of sin. Rather, He repeatedly asked if he loved Him. By the third time, it seems Peter was getting a bit discouraged because he knew Jesus already knew the answer. Still Jesus continued asking, “Do you love me?”

Jesus’ response to Peter was, ‘take care of my people.’ There was no condemnation or chastisement, but rather an assignment to take care of your fellow followers!

Jesus is still asking that same question to each and every one of us: “Do you Love Me?”

Be a Blessing,

Sir Gregory

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