The Questions of Jesus (Week 2) - Do you love me?
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John 21 - The Fishing trip Story
[John 21:15 NLT] 15 After breakfast Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?" "Yes, Lord," Peter replied, "you know I love you." "Then feed my lambs," Jesus told him.
“Do you love me more than these”? This question to Peter is the invitation of Christ to restoration and reconciliation, which transcends for all humanity!
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"Do you love me?" is not merely a question; it's an invitation to relationship, to intimacy, and to a life of discipleship in the ways of Christ.
[Matthew 22:37-40 NLT] 37 Jesus replied, "'You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.' 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 A second is equally important: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' 40 The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.”
Heart: Our affection, passion, and desires. Having a sincere and genuine love for God that motivates our thoughts, words, and actions.
Soul: Our will, emotions, and innermost being. To live in alignment with His purposes and to find our ultimate satisfaction and fulfillment in Him alone.
Mind: Our intellect and understanding. Using our mental faculties to honor and glorify Him in all that we do.
Making God the center of our lives and allowing His love to permeate every aspect of our life is what life looks like when we answer the question, “do you love me”? When answer in this way, it transforms our relationship with Him and shapes how we interact with others and the world around us.
