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FOCUS ON THE FOLLOW
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I always find the relationship of John and Peter very interesting… it’s almost as if there’s a quiet contention between them. We see this a couple of times in the book of John—one where John outruns Peter after the resurrection, and another time when Jesus appears to the seven disciples on shore and has breakfast waiting for them; once the men arrive on shore, Jesus talks to Peter and asks the same question repeatedly: “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?… Do you love me?… Do you love me?” (Seriously if you haven’t read this in a minute, go and read the last two chapters of John—John 20 and 21.)

As the final chapter continues, we see Jesus essentially telling Peter by what kind of death he would glorify God. Then Jesus encourages him: “Follow me.” (Basically—things are going to get difficult, but focus on following me.)

But Peter takes his eyes OFF of Jesus and gets distracted worrying about the other guy—John. Literally. Peter asks Jesus in John 21:21, “What about him, Lord?” 🤯 In the midst of a hard conversation with Jesus, all Peter is thinking about is if John is going to suffer too.

Anyone else find this interesting? Anyone else ever wondered if God is fair or playing favorites? I love how Jesus responds to Peter’s question here in verse 22: “Jesus replied, ‘If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? AS FOR YOU, FOLLOW ME.”

The main point here is focus on following Jesus, and not worry about what’s happening with everyone else. When we take our eyes off of Jesus, it leaves a room for other things to creep in—worry, envy, jealousy, bitterness, the list goes on.

Choosing the “Jesus Way” is also choosing Jesus’ way. So let’s focus on the following, and let Jesus handle the rest. He’s got you, and He’s good! Trust Him!

Share this if this encourages you! 💙🙌

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