I watched the Gospel of John (the movie) this weekend and near the end I watched Jesus crucified and resurrected. Peter was a prominent character and near the end of Jesus' ministry he cut off an ear while attacking a servant with a sword yet soon thereafter openly refused to be identified with him.

But I found myself weeping openly as I listened to Jesus asking Peter "Do you love me?" ..("Yes, Lord").. "Feed my sheep". And finally lost it completely as he said, "When you are old, you will hold out your hands. Then others will wrap your belt around you and lead you where you don't want to go." (He said this to tell how Peter would die and bring honor to God.)

Obviously I had already been deeply touched by the scenes of Jesus' scourging and crucifixion. His resurrection always fills me with wonder and powerful urgings. But the personal relationship He had with Peter, always loving, always correcting, always encouraging just reminds me how much He loves me and is waiting for me and strengthening me.

posted by Aland at 12:30 PM
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