WHEN TEMPTED TO PACK IT IN

•    easier to quit amidst problems in business, relationships, sickness, losses

OUR PRIORITIES, HIS PROVISION

•    fruitless night fishing for disciples
•    miraculous “signature” catch signals Jesus’ appearance, provision

RELINQUISHING OUR IMPULSIVENESS & OUR INSECURITY

•    Peter habitually impulsive: throws self into sea to get to shore first
•    in older age won’t dress self, get to go where want, do your own thing
•    boasted wouldn’t fall away even if all others did; denied 3X
•    Jesus rebukes Peter’s curiosity about John’s fate
•    Lord has every right to call us home at time He deems best
•    Jesus promises followers rewards - with persecutions

THE KEY QUESTION: SECRET TO ENDURANCE & SERVICE

•    restoration of Denier involves repeated, solemn, painful questions
•    bottom line: “Do you love Me?” (agapao / phileo)
•    love for Lord powers bold humble service in face of opposition
•    shepherd with willingness, eager to serve, not lording-over

CHOOSING TO PERSEVERE IN LOVE

•    mother chooses harder path to be there longer for her children