When Jesus asked Peter, “Do you love Me more than these others do?”, He wasn’t seeking comparison but offering restoration. Through this question, Jesus gently led Peter from pride and presumption to humility and obedient love, reclaiming him after his threefold denial.

Peter’s journey reminds us that God meets each of us in our uniqueness. True and authentic love flows not from comparison or competition, but from a humble heart that follows Christ faithfully. We can only love God to the extent that He first loves us and empowers us to respond.

Reflection question: In what ways do I compare my relationship with God or with others, to someone else’s? How is Jesus inviting me to follow Him more humbly and personally today?