1. Do you love me? (15-17)
This was Peter's first personal conversation with Jesus since his miserable failure on the night of Jesus' arrest. Jesus asked Peter only one question: 'Do you love me?' For a Christian, loving Jesus is everything. We love Jesus because he first loved us. St. Augustine said, 'Love God and do as you please.' If we truly love Jesus, we can't be selfish. Jesus responded to Peter's love confession with, 'Feed my sheep.' If we truly love Jesus we must love and care for his sheep.
2. Follow me (18-25)
Peter was full of human zeal when he followed Jesus the first time. Now it was time for a new decision. This time, Peter knew the cost of following Jesus. He was still comparing himself with John. But Jesus' invitation to discipleship is personal, and it requires a personal decision. No one can decide for someone else to be a disciple of Jesus. What is your decision?
Application: Lord, help me to follow you and feed your sheep.
One Word: Love Jesus