Love’s Purpose

John 21:^9-11“When they got there, they found breakfast waiting for them—fish cooking over a charcoal fire, and some bread. “Bring some of the fish you’ve just caught,” Jesus said. So Simon Peter went aboard and dragged the net to the shore…” (emphasis added).

Your purpose will be restored in the Name of Jesus. And for those who need clarity, you will have clarity. For those who have lost their purpose completely, your purpose will be fully restored. For those who are losing their purpose, as though they are running out of gas. God will refill and refuel you in the Mighty Name of Jesus. John 21:^12-13 “Now come and have some breakfast!” Jesus said. None of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. Then Jesus served them the bread and the fish.” (emphasis added). Everything that Jesus has prepared for you, you will enter into it in the Name of Jesus. You will sit down, and you will enjoy your breakfast with the Lord in the Mighty Name of Jesus.

John 21:¹⁵ “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.” (emphasis added). Jesus did not just call him by his name, Peter. Peter called him by his father’s name. When God calls you like that, you will most likely stand with your hands behind your back and say, “Your boy is loyal, Sir. I am here, Sir.” The Bible says after breakfast, and this is huge and significant. Some parents, in an attempt to discipline, correct, or redirect their children, sometimes choose to delay feeding them till after the discipline is done. Not Jesus, He fed them first.

We see this also in Elijah’s story. Elijah said to God, “I am the only one left out of all the prophets. Kill me… let me die…”. What did God do? God fed him before God began to instruct him. God is a kind God. God is a faithful God. God is our Father. And that is the example He is giving us. After breakfast, after eating fish burger barbecued by Jesus. John 21:¹⁵ “…Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these…” (emphasis added). I can’t imagine how Peter must have felt. Remember, everyone else was in a boat, but Peter jumped into the cold water and swam to Jesus.

John 21:¹⁵ “…Yes, Lord,” Peter replied, “you know I love you…” (emphasis added). Can you say to Jesus, can you say to the Lord, “Lord, You know that I love You.” I pray you would be able to say to the Lord, “You know I love You!” John 21:¹⁵ “…Then feed my lambs,” Jesus told him.” (emphasis added). “Then” means, if you love Me as you claim, feed My lambs.

Prayer (song): The cry of my heart is to love You more. To live with the touch of Your hand. Stronger each day, show me Your ways. Show me Your ways… Amen!