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SATURDAY JUNE 13


WHAT IS THAT TO YOU?

READ:
John 21:22
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Jesus said to Him,
"... You follow
Me."
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Social media is useful for many things, but contentment is not one of them. At least not for me. Even when my goals are good, I can become discouraged by continual reminders that others are accomplishing them first or with greater results. I am prone to this kind of discouragement, So I frequently remind myself that God has given me everything I need to accomplish the work He wants me to do.

This means I don't need a bigger budget or the assurance of success. I don't need a better work environment or a different job. I don't need the approval or permission of others. I don't need good health or more time. God may give me some of those things, but everything I need I already have, for when he assigns work he provides the resources. My only assignment is to use whatever time and talents He has given in a way that blesses others and gives God the glory.

Jesus and Peter had a conversation that go around to this subject. After making breakfast on the shore of galilee, Jesus told Peter what would happen at the end of his life. pointing at another disciple, Peter asked, "What about him?" Jesus responded, "What is that to you?"

That is the question I need to ask myself when I compare myself to others. The answer is, "None of my business." My business is to follow Jesus and to be faithful. Julie Ackerman Link

**In what ways do I need to learn not to compare myself with others?
How has God blessed me to fulfill His purposes?
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Resentment comes from looking at others;
contentment comes from looking at God.

**********************************Today's Bible Reading __ John 21:15-22*********************************
15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to
Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more
than these?"

He said to him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You."
He said to him, "Feed My lambs."

16 He said to him again a second time, "Simon, son of Jonah,
do you love Me?"

He said to him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love you."

He said to him, "Tend My sheep."

17 He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do
you love Me?" Peter was grieved because He said to him the
third time, "Do you love Me?"

And he said to Him, "Lord, You know all things; You know
that I love You."

Jesus said to him, "Feed My sheep. 18 Most assuredly, I say to
you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked
where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out
your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you
do not wish." 19 This He spoke, signifying by what death he
would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to
him, "Follow Me."

20 Then Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus
loved following, who also had leaned on His breast at the supper,
and said, "Lord, who is the one who betrays You?" 21 Peter, seeing
him, said to Jesus, "But Lord, what about this man?"

22 Jesus said to him, "If I will that he remain till I come, what
is that to you? you follow Me."

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>INSIGHT<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Today's text is often used to show there is
forgiveness for even the gravest of sins because Jesus forgave Peter
for denying that he knew Him. What must not be overlooked in this
wonderful story is that Peter's confessed love for Jesus is met with
Jesus' expectation of service. Each time Peter says that he loves
Jesus, Jesus asks Peter to do something for Him.