John 21 Jesus the Master, Host, and Lord

John 21 – Jesus the Master, Host, and Lord

 

After Peter denied Christ, he returned to his old life, and he took six other men with him. Their work was in vain because the Lord was not with them. How kind Jesus is to come to us when we have disobeyed Him and have failed in our work!

When Jesus takes charge, failure is turned into success; and the difference was only the width of the ship! You never know how close you are to victory, so admit your failure and obey what He tells you to do. He never fails.

It took six men to drag the net, but Peter did it alone when Jesus gave the orders. We should always remember that “God’s commandment is God’s enablement.” Did the fire of coals remind Peter of his denials? Did the miraculous catch of fish remind him of his call to serve (Luke 5:1-11)? How kind of Jesus to feed Peter before dealing with him about his sins!

The most important thing in ministry is loving Christ, for all ministry flows from that. Peter the fisherman was also to be a shepherd and care for the lambs and sheep.

By saying, “Follow Me”, Jesus reinstated Peter as an apostle. But Peter turned around and took his eyes off the Lord (Matt. 14:30), and Jesus had to rebuke him. The next time you are tempted to meddle in somebody else’s ministry, ponder Christ’s words: “What is that to you? You follow Me!”

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