Feeding Sheep
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 7:01AM MAD21 By Pat
In John 21:15-19, Jesus is having a conversation with Peter. Jesus asks Peter three times if he loves Him. Each time, Peter answers yes, and each time Jesus commands Peter to "feed his sheep."
It's easy to proclaim our love for Jesus, but the true test is the feeding of the sheep. Are we obeying Jesus? Reaching out to others in need, offering a word of comfort or encouragement? Giving unselfishly, sharing our faith, and praying with genuine concern for our brothers and sisters? These are just some of the many ways in which we feed His sheep.
Following Jesus requires more than lip service. Faith requires movement, and love requires action. We need to find a way each day to feed God's sheep, to minister to a world greatly in need of kindness and love. We need to take every opportunity to feed the sheep around us, in whatever way it can be done. We are the hands and feet of Jesus, and therefore must take action and touch the world with God's love. Telling Jesus we love Him is great; showing Him is even greater!
Pat is a good friend who is passionate about her faith and her family. She works from home supporting a family business, and loves to read, write and garden when she can, and spends every spare moment with her grandkids.
Reader Comments (3)
Amen and AMEN! You have written the very words of my heart.
Great reminder ... faith without works is dead. If you TRULY believe in Jesus, the Word ... you will spend time with Him, desire to walk with Him, desire to know and draw near. From that He comes to dwell in you and that spirit moves in and through your life. In other words, you can't but help to feed His sheep. It is your desire .. as it says if we love Him we will obey Him. The fruit, like feeding sheep, is just that fruit of His presence in our lives.
Wonderful post.
Rachel
Good reminder Pat......sometimes I find myself stressing about why God doesn't just end all the suffering, or even why He created the universe in the first place, but instead, I need to just be about His work, knowing that this life is so finite and short and that God has His reasons and purposes for having us serve Him this way.....we have lots to learn....