Saturday | May 22, 2021
John 21:20-25
No sooner has Peter responded to Jesus’ by professing his love for him, he questions Jesus about John. The reader senses tension between Peter and John, which may, according to Scripture scholars, have more to do with John’s community. Nonetheless, Jesus responds by reminding Peter that he is not to be concerned about John. Jesus commands Peter once more to follow him.
I see in John the ideal disciple. He gets it. Peter, on the other hand reveals to us a human person, flawed and weak, but in the end really trying. I do identify but know you love me despite my sinful nature.
