My dear brothers and sisters, of FATHLINE: Simon Peter said to them, “I AM 1GOING FISHING.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night THEY CAUGHT NOTHING. (John 21:3) 1hupagó: I go away, a final departure.
Jesus was gone so, they felt their ministry was gone as well. This was a declaration that they were leaving the ministry and going back to fishing. Not a great start…
“…Jesus stood on the beach; and said to them, “Children, you do not have any fish, do you?” They answered Him, “No.” (John 21:4-5)
They were not really sure who this was…“Cast the net on the right-hand side of the boat and you will find a catch.” (John 21:6) Almost instantly the net was full of great big fish, 153 in number.
Jesus then called Peter to Him near the big pile of fish and said: “…do you agapaō Me more than these?” Peter said: “Yes, Lord; You know that I philēō You.” Jesus was speaking about a love of devotion, Peter was responding with a love of friendship. Jesus asked again with the same results. The third time Jesus said: “Do you even philēō me Peter?” This made Peter very unhappy. He then said: “Lord, you know all things; You know that I philēō You.” (John 21:15-17)
Here is the thing, when we just get healed or greatly blessed, we dance around and praise the Lord with real thankful hearts but when we are facing a trial of our faith we often become sad faced and often a little depressed. That is what philēō love is, loving the blessings, not the trials. What the Lord wants from us is a pure devoted love for Him. Agapaō through it all love! HOW DO WE LOVE JESUS……
LOVE JESUS WITH FIRST COMMANDMENT LOVE, ALL OUR HEART, SOUL, MIND AND STRENGTH…
FaithLine, the bible says: “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments…” (John 14:15)
-Bill Stockham