Scripture Reading
19 This spake He, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He saith unto him, Follow Me.
Devotional Reflection
After the Resurrection,
after the appearances,
after the restoration of faith…
Jesus does something very simple.
He speaks directly.
Not to a crowd.
Not to a group.
To one person.
Peter.
And in that moment,
after everything that has happened—
the denial, the failure, the restoration—
Jesus gives him a clear and simple call:
Follow Me.
Not “understand everything.”
Not “have it all figured out.”
Just… follow.
This isn’t a general invitation.
It’s personal.
Christ meets Peter where he is—
not where he wishes he had been.
And He calls him forward.
Peter had failed.
Publicly.
Painfully.
And yet, Christ does not withdraw the call.
He renews it.
Because the call to follow Jesus
isn’t based on perfection.
It’s based on grace.
No matter what lies behind us,
the invitation remains.
Today, don’t try to see the whole path.
Just take the next step.
Where is Christ leading you now?
In your choices…
in your relationships…
in your daily life…
Following Him is not about one moment.
It is about a direction.
Step by step.
Day by day.
Closing Prayer
Lord,
You call me to follow You—
not because I am perfect,
but because You are gracious.
You see my past.
You know my failures.
And still, You invite me forward.
Give me the courage to respond.
Help me not to remain stuck
in what has already happened,
but to step into what You are calling me toward.
When the path feels uncertain,
guide me.
When I feel unworthy,
remind me that Your call is rooted in love.
Teach me to follow You—
not with hesitation,
but with trust.
One step at a time.
One day at a time.
And wherever You lead me,
give me the grace to remain faithful.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,
Amen.