06/06/2026
Day 5
John 21:17-19
Jesus restored Peter not only to forgiveness, but to purpose: “Follow Me.” After failure, pressure, and fear, Peter’s calling was clarified again—stay close to Jesus and care about what Jesus cares about. The sermon emphasized that comparisons and distractions can pull us off course, but Jesus keeps bringing us back to the same core instruction: follow Him, regardless of what He is doing in someone else’s life.
An unashamed life is sustained by devotion, not performance. You are not trying to prove yourself; you are responding to mercy. As you worship, as you remember God’s faithfulness, and as you accept His forgiveness for your unfaithful days, your courage deepens. Following Jesus becomes less about managing appearances and more about steady obedience—one faithful step at a time—because He is worthy, and He does not give up on you.
Where have you been distracted by comparison—wondering what God is doing with someone else instead of focusing on your own obedience?
What is one area where you need to receive Christ’s mercy again rather than trying to earn your way back into confidence?
How can you “feed” someone this week—through encouragement, service, generosity, or spiritual care?
Write a short prayer of recommitment: “Jesus, I will follow You,” and name one specific way you will do that this week.
Choose one act of worship today (gratitude list, song, prayer, obedience) that re-centers your heart on Jesus’ worthiness.
