In John 21:15-19, Jesus reinstates Peter to the ministry of God by reversing his previous denial of knowing Jesus three times by asking him three times, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Jesus now offers both encouragement and a dire prediction.
Peter is once again called to follow Jesus. However, Jesus notes that one day Peter will be forcibly "led," with outstretched arms.
This is an indirect reference to crucifixion. While a terrible fate, this prophecy also confirms that Peter's faith will never again fail.
Jesus calls each one of us who have lost our way or are damaged due to sin to also find redemption and reconciliation in Him.
Are you ready to answer the call to redemption?

Just like our national freedom, our redemption isn't free; it comes at a price. Jesus Christ paid that price by dying on the cross, shedding His blood, to free us from the bondage and captivity to sin. The death of Christ was the price He paid to redeem us. It was a “propitiation,” i.e. the means of appeasing God’s holy wrath at sin. In the second message in our series, Road to Redemption, we will look at the Cost of Redemption. We must respond to His offer of redemption with faith in His blood and offer our bodies as "living sacrifices," holy and pleasing to God.

One of the closest disciples to follow Jesus was Peter. He loved Jesus and took great pride in his dedication and devotion to the Lord. He stated that he would never desert Jesus even if all others did. He would die with Jesus if need be, but he would never disown Him. Within hours of making those claims, Peter denied Jesus three times before the rooster crowed, just as Jesus had predicted. Peter felt devastated at his denial of Christ and believed that he could never be used of God again, so he went back to what he knew he could do and that was fishing. Eventually, Jesus reinstated him to follow and serve Him again. Like Peter, we all are in need of redemption. Today, we will examine the need of redemption as we look briefly into Peter's life, as well as, the lives of Adam and Eve. When you fail, does it make you want to go to God, or does it make you want to stay away from Him? You can find redemption through the grace, mercy, and forgiveness of Jesus.