The third time He said to him, "Simon, Son of John, do you love me?" Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him a third time, "Do you love me?" He said, "Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you." Jesus said, "Feed my sheep" . . . then He said, "Follow me!"
Each day has built upon each other. So far, five dares:
- Follow me
- Deny Yourself
- Take up your cross
- Sell your possessions
- Love others less than you love God
I envision a child who has just finished eating a very messy dinner. The dinner is on their face, their forehead, their hands and arms, their clothes. When they stand up, they want a big hug from you, not because they want to mess you up, they just want to love you.
I am that messy child.
God already knows I am less than perfect. He already knows what areas I struggle with in denying myself. He already knows my weakness in carrying the cross...in loving others...yet, He still challenges me to make a difference in someone else's life.
NOW THATS MESSY!
I'm already a mess, yet God chose me to "feed His sheep"??? Won't that just make matters worse?
Somehow, no.
Jesus saw the potential in Peter. He saw his background, his mistakes, his failures. He even knew that Peter would deny Him 3 times in the near future, yet, He saw Peter's heart and knew he was the one He would use. And, he did great things for the Lord, as recorded in the book of Acts.
Jesus sees the potential in me. I may doubt, fear, stumble and fall, but He still sees something in me. If I love Him, then I will "feed His sheep". Following Him is no easy thing. I've already given Him my allegiance and made Him priority over self, family and my stuff. Now, I am to give myself to others.
I DARE YOU to do the same!
(Go to http://www.thediscipleshipdare.com/ to start your DARES today!)
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