Friday – Do You Love Me?

John 21:15-17

Jesus 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.

Reflect

After Peter denied Jesus three times, Jesus lovingly restored him by asking, “Do you love me?” three times. Each time, Peter responded, “Yes, Lord,” and Jesus gave him a mission: “Feed my sheep.” Jesus doesn’t just call us to believe in Him—He calls us to act in love. Loving Jesus means living out that love in how we treat others.
Action Step:
Show your love for Jesus today through an act of kindness. Reach out to someone in need, encourage a friend, or serve in a way that reflects Christ’s love. Let your actions answer His question: “Do you love me?”