Chapter Two Feed My Sheep Feed My sheep- identify yourself with My interests in other people, not identify Me with your interests in other people. Oswald Chambers
Each time, the risen Christ's question to Peter, "Do you love Me?" is followed by a command, "Feed My lambs… Take care of My sheep… Feed My sheep." These words must have been tremendously reassuring to Peter. After his great personal failure, he has lost all confidence in himself. He doubts if he'll ever be fit for ministry again. By commanding Peter to feed His sheep, Jesus is saying, "Peter, I know what you've done and how you feel, but I still believe in you. There's no question in My mind about your suitability for ministry. You are the rock upon which I am going to build My church. You are to shepherd My people. Go now and feed My sheep." Through this command, then, Jesus is reassuring Peter. He is reinstating him as a disciple, declaring him fit for ministry. But through this command, Jesus is also reminding Peter of his essential calling as a minister. He is to be a shepherd who feeds 33
