This passage, after Jesus' resurrection, chronicles Jesus addressing Peter directly. He asks Peter, the one who denied Jesus three times, if Peter loves Him. I find it telling that of all the things to say to Peter, Jesus chose this. He asked Him quite simply: do you love me? As if this were the most important qualification for Peter to possess. And, in truth, it was.
I think it is telling that Jesus was so concerned with Peter's heart, just as He is primarily concerned with our hearts. It is as if Jesus is asking us, ones who have denied Him like Peter, if we love Him. This proves to be one of the most honest and profoundly revealing questions we can ask ourselves as Christians.
So, do you love Him?
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