Call in the New TestamentJesus and His Calls in Ministry
Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5) Called to SignificanceJohn 21:15-19
New International VersionJesus Reinstates Peter15 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.” 16 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.” 17 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.18 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.” 19 Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. Then he said to him, “Follow me!” For ReflectionThe call of God is always a call to love as God loves. Peter's call to minister is a call to shepherd God's sheep, God's human flock. One is called to glorify God. One is called to live as God has intended one to live. God has called each of us to welcome transformation in life and death. PrayPray, so you will hear and answer the call of Christ to become what God intended you to be. Pray and find the wisdom that can only come by tempering reason and emotion with spiritual awareness. Forward to a friend | 
