Jesus Reinstates PeterWhen they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?”
“Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.”
Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.”
The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”
Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.”
Jesus said, “Feed my sheep."
John 21:15-17
For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name. I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
Ephesians 3:14-19
"Love is a fruit in season at all times, and within the reach of every hand" (Mother Teresa) in a moment of time, in the power of the Spirit.
Strategic Warfare
"Strategic spiritual warfare is the endeavor of an individual or group of mature believers to move out in the authority of the Word of God, anointed by the Spirit of God, to expose and overthrow the kingdom of darkness, and to advance the kingdom of light significantly." We need to align ourselves with the purpose of Christ with a humble heart, with revelation of intercession before the throne of God, not interacting with the fallen principalities. "Strategic warfare is a powerful means of tearing down invisible forces of wickedness." (Daily Strength for the Battle)
Love is eternal, supreme, and unquenchable.
Love is kindness, forbearance with a humble spirit.
Love always wins, is unconquerable.
It is for all, in all, in all seasons, everywhere at the same time.
Redemptive love equation
Redemptive love = integrated covenant or consecration + diligent zeal
The fruits of the lips are the praises of the mouth.
The praises of the tongue are the fruit of the love in our hearts and the indwelling Holy Spirit.