John’s Last Task

Rev 1-3 Let’s step back into the life of John to the last chapter he penned while walking behind Jesus on the seashore. He was “following” Jesus challenged Peter to follow Him. Peter listened, assured Jesus that he loved him, and then as if perceptively, noted that John was following them. Peter asked Jesus about John, and these words ring from that book: “, “If I want him to live until I come back, what concern is that of yours? You follow me!” [Jn 21:22] Jesus was saying to Peter, don’t let people or circumstances distract you from the mission. John must have heard those words and taken them to heart. As a result, he was the last remaining apostle whom Jesus loved. He was given one last task: write these words to the readers, especially churches. Interestingly, he began with his “home” church in Ephesus, where had pastored for years after his exile on Patmos.  He left them thriving, but Jesus told him that they had lost their first love. 

This takes us back to the gospel of John and the warning: do not become distracted by others or circumstances. Jesus’ words were Follow Me, and that is what we are to do. 

Do I find myself, or do you find yourself distracted by others or circumstances? Remember the words of Jesus: Follow Me!