John 21:17
Jesus said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was distressed that he had said to him a third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.”

Jesus knew that Peter had denied Him three times before His crucifixion…and so now the resurrected Jesus gave Peter three chances to make amends. Jesus knew that Peter loved Him. There was no chastisement or guilt trip from Jesus…only an open invitation for Peter to receive forgiveness. Have you ever denied Jesus? Let’s face it…we all have. And yet Jesus does not scold us or condemn us…but simply invites us back offering forgiveness and unconditional love. Today…picture Jesus asking you, “Do you love me?” If you do love Him…then receive His unconditional love and acceptance. Now…how will you spread that same forgiveness and unconditional love to others? How will you ‘feed His sheep’?

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Remember…God loves you!