Universal Utterings
for May 4, 2025
A Godcast
UniversalUtterings.Com
05-04-25 John 21 v1519 Follow Me
http://universalutterings.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/05-04-25-John-21-v1519-Follow-Me.mp3
The Gospel of John Chapter 21 Verses 15 thru 19
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.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16 He then said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, 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 John, do you love me?” Peter was distressed that he had said to him a third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” [Jesus] said to him, “Feed my sheep. 18 Amen, amen, I say to you, when you were younger, you used to dress yourself and go where you wanted; but when you grow old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.” 19 He said this signifying by what kind of death he would glorify God. And when he had said this, he said to him, “Follow me.”
In John 21:15-19, we encounter a profound moment between Jesus and Peter, resonating with deep spiritual significance. After His resurrection, Jesus asks Peter three times, “Do you love me?” Each time, Peter affirms his love, and Jesus responds with a calling: “Feed my lambs,” “Tend my sheep,” and “Feed my sheep.” This dialogue is not merely a restoration of Peter, who had denied Jesus three times; it represents a divine commissioning for all believers.
The exchange reveals that our Lord and Savior knows the innermost thoughts and struggles of our souls. He understands the weight of our burdens, the questions that keep us awake at night, and the fears that hinder our faith. In Peter’s case, Jesus not only knows his heart but also recognizes the potential for redemption and purpose.
To “feed His lambs” and “tend His sheep” signifies a call to nurture and lead others in faith, embodying Christ’s love and teachings. It reminds us that discipleship is not a solitary pursuit but a communal responsibility. We are invited to care for those who are vulnerable—whether they are new believers, lost souls seeking truth, or those in need of encouragement and support.
Jesus entrusts us with this sacred task, illustrating that love must manifest in action. When we feed and tend to the spiritual needs of others, we live out our devotion to Christ and become instruments of His grace.
In a world often marked by division and despair, this calling is vital. By engaging in acts of love, kindness, and service, we not only honor our Lord but also reflect His heart to a world longing for hope. Amen.
Join me as we pray our daily prayer of forgiveness. The Lord’s Prayer.
At the Savior’s command and formed by divine teaching, we dare to pray:
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Deliver us, Lord, we pray, from every evil, graciously grant peace in our days, that, by the help of your mercy, we may be always free from sin and safe from all distress, as we await the blessed hope and the coming of our Savior, Jesus Christ. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and forever.
I am sorry Lord. I believe You died and rose for me. Please forgive me as I forgive others. I share You as my Lord and Savior seeking to live your Will in all things. Prayers for wife Toni and my mother Betty pray for our children especially our two oldest Alexandra & Allen Son in Law Mark Stern; Julian, Gabriel and Jeffrey and our grandchildren Oliver, Julian and Elliott. We pray for those we’ve said we’d pray for and those who’ve asked us to pray for them. We pray for the dying as we do each day Lord give them peace in their last breath. We pray for Holy Mother Church. Day five CONCLAVE. Our prayers for our niece Brittany. Kairos prison ministry day two. In Jesus Precious Blood by His Name we pray. Amen.
I am a poet obedient to Christ,
Catholic Evangelist Thomas Cruz†Wiggins
†Spirit led God inspired Christ fed†®
Ephesians 6:17-20
05-04-25 John 21 v1519
**Follow Me**
Upon the shore, where waters gleam,
The risen Christ, in morning’s light,
Calls Peter forth, fulfilling a dream,
To mend the heart and set it right.
“Do you love me?” His question profound,
Three times it echoes, each word a call;
With humble heart, on sacred ground,
Peter’s reply, and grace fills all.
“Feed my lambs,” the Savior speaks,
A charge to guide, to serve, to lead;
Through love and care, our spirit seeks,
To nourish hearts, to plant the seed.
So let us rise, with purpose clear,
To tend His sheep, to answer the plea;
In every act, His love we share,
Wherever we go, may we truly be free. Amen.
© Thomas Joe Cruz†Wiggins
May 4, 2025 @ 04:54 AM EST
® Universal Utterings ® is brought to you by;
**† God First Ministries, Inc. is a Roman Catholic Lay Ministry not sponsored by The Church but is accepted by the IRS as a Religious Charitable Org. and is exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations made through PayPal using GodFirstforJesus@gmail.com, or given to GFM are tax deductible. †**
Leave a Reply