John 21:15-17
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.
15 After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”
“Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you.”
“Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him.
16 Jesus repeated the question: “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
“Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.”
“Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said.
17 A third time he asked him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, “Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Then feed my sheep.
When Jesus questioned Peter about his love, He was not inquiring because He didn’t know the answer. God is all-knowing. When Jesus questioned Peter … when God raises a question in our life … it is not an inquiry to gain some unknown information. Rather it’s purpose is so you and I will know the answer. When God asks a question, the answer is for our benefit, not His. God wants us to grow, develop, become the saints who will go out and feed His sheep.
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