Feed My Sheep
The risen Jesus charged Peter three times to feed and tend His sheep, commissioning him to care for believers. Spiritual leadership is fundamentally about nurturing others - providing teaching, encouragement, and protection. It matters because God's people need shepherding, and every mature believer has a role in caring for others. In daily life, this looks like checking in on fellow believers, sharing what you're learning, and encouraging someone who's struggling.
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Feed my lambs, tend my sheep
John 21:15-17
Jesus restores Peter through three questions matching his three denials - then commissions him to pastoral care, showing that restoration leads to renewed responsibility.
15o when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
Did You Know?
This was the restoration of Peter after his denial. Three times Jesus asked if Peter loved Him. Three times Peter affirmed. Three times Jesus said "Feed my sheep."
Love for Jesus is proven by care for His people. The shepherd does not own the sheep. He tends them for the sake of the One who does. Feeding, leading, and protecting are the proof of love.
The under-shepherds who truly love Jesus will feed the flock with the Word, not with entertainment or self-help. The sheep belong to Jesus. We answer to Him for how we cared for them.