JESUS SAID TO HIM FOLLOW ME ππΎ This comes immediately after Jesus has restored Peter after a painful fall (πJohn 13:36β38; 21:17). The prophecy about Peter's death, in a way, also serves as a prediction that Peter's faith will never fail. ππΎ John, James, and Peter were Jesus' closest followers (π Matthew 17:1; π Mark 14:33; π Luke 8:51). ππ½ββοΈ Jesus has just predicted the nature of Peter's death, with John standing nearby (π John 21:18β20). Out of natural curiosity, Peter has asked about John's fate (π John 21:21). Jesus' response is not harsh, but it is direct. He gives no prediction but only points out that what happens to John has π
πΎββοΈ nothing to do with Peter's faith. π€― Peter doesn't need to know what will happen to Johnβnow that he's been restored, he just needs to obey: "you follow me!" π§ Even if John were to live from that moment until Jesus' second coming, it would not change Peter's calling or his need to obey Christ in faith. ππΎ That principle applies, more broadly, to Christians even today. It's good to care about the fate of others. We should seek to meet their needs. π§ But whether others "win" or "lose," and even whether they live or die, doesn't change our obligation to focus on personal obedience. ππΎ π€¦π½ββοΈ Ironically, even though Jesus is refusing to comment on John's death, rumors and misinterpretation will arise. In the very next verse, John repeats the precise words used. ππ½ββοΈ He does this to dispute an incorrect assumption that he would not die until Jesus returned (π John 21:23). ππΎ I'm Following Jesus #abideinjesus #followjesus #godplan #kingdomprinciples #godssovereignty #godisallknowing #obedienceinthelord #dailydevotional #scripturewithpatu https://www.instagram.com/p/CfbFhKcufj4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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In Him all things are possible! . . . π₯FOLLOW@instamakingadifference π₯ . . Credit @lovemylordjesusforever #fridayfeeling#icandoallthingsthroughChrist#Godisallpowerful#Godisallknowing #Godlovesyou#WordofGod#trustintheLORD#seekJesus#Godislove #GodisHoly #Godisfaithful#Godisjust#Godisawesome#Godcares#bedeeplyrooted#God#Lord #Jesus#Christ#instamakingadifference#makingadifference#tagafriend https://www.instagram.com/p/B7s30XAFHRZ/?igshid=oferj11huwnt
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#Repost @brigreen_srvnking @jeremyfoster βA fool always loses his temper, but a wise man holds it back.β- Proverbs 29:11 #BestillandknowthatheisGod#holyspirit #Godwillguideyou Donβt let your emotions be your decision maker. STOP and PRAY! One moment in Godβs presence changes EVERYTHING. #layitathisfeet #surrenderitall #gotoGodinprayer The longer you hold your temper, the better your response will be. #holdyourhorses #holdyourtongue #bestill #bequiet βWhoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.β- Proverbs 16:32 #Godisincontrol #Godisallknowing #heisGod #anger βWise people think before they act; fools donβt-and even brag about their foolishness.β- Proverbs 13:16 #thinkbeforeyouspeak #thinkbeforeyouink #thinkbeforeyouact (at Charlotte, North Carolina)
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In the book of Thomas Jesus says if I don't disturb you I'm not telling you nothing!!!! #truth #gnostic #meanstoknow #godisallknowing #88 #9g #NineGods #lookclose #everything #iswhatgodisdito (at North Houston, Texas)
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β¨ M o t i v a t i o n a l M o n d a y β¨ "The One that is in your tomorrow is holding your today." - Pastor Jeremiah Semmler β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’β’ But really though, what more motivation could we possibly need? Why worry about tomorrow? As a very OCD, type A, perfectionist, woman, business woman and mother, I am guilty of this DAILY! That's why these reminders of things I already know are still SO needed and important to me. Thank GOD for never giving up on me, when I can be so stubborn, such a slow learner! PTL! He has proven Himself time and time again...why would I ever think I know better, why would I take control, why would I ever doubt Him? He always comes through for me, ALWAYS. So again, we can ask ourselves, WHY would we worry about tomorrow? God is already there. ππΌβ€οΈππΌ Focus on today. Be the best YOU you can be. Do YOUR best. One of my most favorite sayings is: I don't know what the future holds, but I know Who holds my future. β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ #peacethatpassesallunderstanding #hopesecure #idontknowwhatthefutureholdsbutiknowWhoholdsmyfuture #jeremiah2911 #plansforahopeandafuture #GodisGOOD #ahopeandafuture #motivationmonday #ilooktotheheavenswheredoesmyhelpcomefrom #mondaymotivation #GodisGoodALLtheTimeAndALLtheTimeGodIsGOOD #PastaJ #cityviewchurch #GodisAllKnowing #PastorJeremiahSemmler #cityviewphx #TeamJesus #Hope #Faith #Trust #Believe #motivation #inspiration #eclipse2017 #clouds #solareclipse #looktotheSon #givemeJesus #iloveJesus #notashamed (at CityView Church)
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