The cross where the Savior died is also where Jesus calls us to crucify the flesh and follow Him.

John assures us this is true to embolden our faith. All who truly believe follow the Savior and find life; all who deny Him face death.

In his state of uncertainty, the Lord gave Simon Peter assurance. He gave him His incontrovertible word of promise, the guarantee that He can transform him, and that He sovereignly takes care of all things.

Every Christians learns how to be faithful from other faithful Christians. Therefore, we all must strive to conform to the perfect Man, Jesus Christ so that we can be an example to others.

Jesus drew out of Simon these confessions of love. Jesus then entrusted to him the great privilege of the care of HIs flock, the apple of His eye. Jesus did not deal with Peter according to his sins; He bore his sins on His body on the cross and made him a shepherd in His likeness.

The Lord saw their needs and He gave them an impressive catch as a token of His provision for them. But He gave them much more than sustenance; He taught them a vital spiritual lesson.