We sometimes declare that we are unfit for service because of some limitation, weakness, or shortcoming we recognize in ourselves. We assume that God is looking for someone more perfect than we are to carry out His ministry or serve His Body;
And yet there is little evidence to support such a conclusion. In fact, scripture suggests something altogether different.
For instance we can observe how Jesus dealt with His dear friend after being denied by him. Before assigning him to the most important work he would ever do, Jesus simply asked, “Peter, do you love me?" As Peter answered that question Jesus washed away the pain, embarrassment, humiliation and disappointment. He had denied Christ three times. Now three times he was asked this question. The questions might almost be seen as a job interview. He got the job. “Feed my sheep”, Peter was told. “Feed my Lambs.” Being acutely aware of his weaknesses, Jesus had found Peter fit for service. Of all the exploits Peter had done before, this answer defined his qualifications.
“Peter do you love me?” Love is enough.
©Tina Green, 2010
