The God-Given Mission
(John 21:15-17)
The various failures and disappointments we face in life, whether trivial or severe, can cause us to stumble repeatedly, leaving us trapped in sorrow and despair. Peter, who had denied Jesus three times, fell into deep remorse and discouragement, forgetting the divine calling to be a fisher of men. But Jesus came to him in grace, offered him forgiveness, and entrusted him once more with the sacred mission.
1. Jesus, who forgives
A life without Jesus is filled with failure and despair. Peter, too, was disheartened by the fact that he had denied Jesus three times. In the midst of his discouragement, he returned to Galilee, leaving behind the life he had once lived in the presence of the Lord. Yet even after a long night of effort, he caught nothing. In that moment of exhaustion and disappointment, the risen Lord appeared to him. Jesus welcomed him with warmth and had prepared breakfast for him (John 21:9). Though people often uncover past faults and judge harshly, Jesus does not hold our failures against us. Instead, He embraces us with love. He asked Peter three times, “Do you love Me?” This was a gracious opportunity for Peter to be restored. Through reaffirming his love and, Peter received healing for the deep wounds of his heart. In the same way, the Lord comes to us today in the places of our deepest failure. He is the One who brings healing to our failures and gives us the strength and courage to rise and walk again.
2. Jesus, who assigns us His sacred mission

When Peter confessed his love for the Lord, Jesus entrusted him with three missions. First, He said, “Feed My lambs,” instructing Peter to care for and nurture those who are spiritually young and immature. Second, He said, “Tend My sheep,” which implies protecting and shepherding the flock of God, guarding them from false teachings and worldly temptations, and looking after those who are suffering and in need (Matthew 25:35?36, 40). Third, Jesus again said, “Feed My sheep,” emphasizing the importance of nurturing the spiritual growth and maturity of His people. Through these words, Jesus not only restored Peter, who had denied Him three times, but also reestablished him in his divine calling. From the day of Pentecost onward, Peter faithfully served as a prominent leader in the early Church, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Likewise, may we also be restored in our relationship with Christ and reflect deeply on the mission He has entrusted to us, so that we may live for the glory of God.




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