Our words and questions can reveal something of our own hearts and characters. Today, I want to end our series on “bad questions” with an example that likely applies to all of us.
In John 21, Jesus restored Peter but then also told Peter that one day, he would die in service to God. Even so, He exhorted Peter to “Follow Me.” At that moment, Peter noticed John following them, and Peter asked, “What about this man?” Jesus responded perfectly: “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!”
We all are tempted to ask the same question Peter did—“What about so-and-so?” We like to look at others and their issues instead of focusing on ourselves. But such questions are distractions. We need to hear the Lord’s words as much as Peter did. Don’t worry about everyone else. Let’s each just do our part and follow the Lord.