Week 39 - The Journey
"Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go." He said this signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, "Follow me." John 21:18-19
Reaffirming Love. It is an interesting exchange between Jesus and Peter. Jesus asks Peter three times, "Do you love me?" Think about what Jesus is witnessing on the seashore, Peter the appointed leader is slipping back into a old way of life. Peter's not comfortable going there, finding no joy in being there but unsure of how to go forward.
Jesus reaffirms His commitment in Peter and what He will do. Peter's own commitment needs to change. In an indirect way Jesus tells Peter, his life is not within his control but it will be ok if he follows Him. If Peter felt abandoned, Jesus is saying you will not be alone, I will be with you. "Follow Me"
Our own commitment changes as we grow with God. Consistent face to face, daily conversation, trusting in God grows from our own commitment. God can watch from the shore seeing a life float along or that life can take the plunge and seek Him to follow. "Follow Me", is a great adventure and all you have to do is follow. Be consistent in your conversations with God.
What is God saying to me?
Dear Father God, Your love reaffirms Your commitment to us no matter where we are at in life. In the lives of the Disciples You teach us how to respond. There is a blessing sitting on the shoreline looking out into the deep with You. Thank You Father for Your gift of love, I lean upon You today in my moments of weakness when "I" tries to take charge. Bless this day and bless our journeys into deeper water.
Mary, Queen of Victory, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Terror of Demons, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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