The Great Commission by John

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John’s great commission is a bit different than the rest. It is not the last words spoken by Jesus. So what is John’s point? 

First, peace! Jesus is not after World peace but rather individual peace. Peace between you and God. Peace in your heart. The shalom peace that only comes from God.

Second, I am sending you to follow in my footsteps. What Jesus did we are to do. Heal the sick. Cast out demons. Preach and teach the word of God. Forgive sins. Love! 

Back to forgive sins. I don't think we have the ability to forgive a person’s sins before God, but we do have the ability to forgive a person’s perceived sins before us. Jesus told us we are to forgive 77x7 each person each day. We are not to hold a grudge but let God handle it! And then as we forgive them and love them then we will heap burning coals on their heads and they will see the need to seek God for the forgiveness He offers for their sins against Him.

Third. Receive the Holy Spirit!

Fourth, Feed my sheep, Shepherd my flock, Feed my sheep. We find the rest of John’s Great Commission in Jesus’ conversation with Peter.

”When they had eaten breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these? ” 

“Yes, Lord,” he said to Him, “You know that I love You.” 

“Feed My lambs,” He told him. 

A second time He asked him, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me? ” 

“Yes, Lord,” he said to Him, “You know that I love You.” 

“Shepherd My sheep,” He told him. 

He asked him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me? ” 

Peter was grieved that He asked him the third time, “Do you love Me? ” He said, “Lord, You know everything! You know that I love You.” 

“Feed My sheep,” Jesus said.“

‭‭John‬ ‭21‬:‭15‬-‭17‬ ‭HCSB‬‬

Every time we sin do we hear Jesus, “Do you love Me?” See our sins may separate us from God but Jesus takes a step closer toward us and calls us back, “Hey Brian, do you love me?” To which we now have a choice. We can either turn back toward Jesus and feel the warmth of His love or keep following the steps of sin dragging us further into the trap designed for the devil. Does Jesus hear, “Lord You know I love you!”. 

“Then pick yourself up. dust yourself off. And get back in there and feed My sheep, Shepherd My flock, and feed My sheep. Go and preach the glad tidings to your Jerusalem”