Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to John 21, 20-25
Peter turned and saw the disciple following whom Jesus loved,
the one who had also reclined upon his chest during the supper
and had said, “Master, who is the one who will betray you?”
When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about him?”
Jesus said to him, “What if I want him to remain until I come?
What concern is it of yours?
You follow me.”
So the word spread among the brothers that that disciple would not die.
But Jesus had not told him that he would not die,
just “What if I want him to remain until I come?
What concern is it of yours?”
It is this disciple who testifies to these things
and has written them, and we know that his testimony is true.
There are also many other things that Jesus did,
but if these were to be described individually,
I do not think the whole world would contain the books
that would be written.
Follow me
1. Looking back. Sometimes, we keep looking back at the past, dwelling on previous experiences or thinking about people who haven’t contributed positively to our lives. The issue isn’t where we look, but why we look back. You may find yourself wasting energy investigating matters that don’t promote personal growth or searching for someone to blame and looking for reasons to play the victim. Instead, focus on the people who truly support you and enrich your life.
2. What about him? At times, we observe others just to compare ourselves with them, falling into the trap of believing that “the grass is always greener on the other side.” For this reason, don’t lose sight of what brings you inner peace, and focus on your own journey instead of constantly comparing yourself with others. Accept yourself for who you are, as both circumstances and people exist as they are.
3. Follow me. This means returning to your true purpose, your original calling and remembering that everyone is unique and distinct. Each of us has things we need to change and personal reasons for making those changes. Throughout life, envy can sneak in—especially when we struggle with self-worth. We might even turn away from following Christ just to watch someone else do it instead of pursuing our own journey.
Remember that something good is on the way!
God bless you and protect you in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
