ELOGOS for Monday

John 21: 15
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 
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Peter's denial of Jesus had not rejected him from the other disciples since their own bravery during the suffering and death of Jesus was not note-worthy.  However,  he did have the advantage of being warned over supper with Jesus and still Peter failed. Peter's disciple creds had been seriously damaged. In a short series of questions and answers, Jesus shows his forgiveness of Peter and restores him to his place of leadership value among the disciples. For his faithfulness Jesus would later let Peter know that loving him will lead Peter to a cross of his own. This time, Peter doesn't say, "No."  Breakfast with the Risen Christ was a game-changer.  
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Lord, you know I love you.  Amen.