Feeling Wanted

Real Dudes,
In John 21:17 (NLT) Jesus has a conversation with Peter. We read that Jesus “asked him, ‘Simon son of John, do you love me?’ Peter was hurt that Jesus asked the question a third time. He said, ‘Lord, you know everything. You know that I love you.’ Jesus said, ‘Then feed my sheep.”

The Apostle Paul in 1 Timothy 1:12 (NLT) says, “I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has given me strength to do his work. He considered me trustworthy and appointed me to serve him.”

In John 21:17, Peter left feeling wanted by Christ. In 1 Timothy 1:12, the Apostle Paul also expressed how he knew he was wanted by Christ. I’m sure there are others from the Bible that we could use as an example, but I think you’re getting the point. 

There’s just something about feeling wanted. We all want to experience that feeling. Let me ask you this, have you ever been somewhere you didn't feel wanted? I've been there...no good feelings about it. Some deep hurt. What about you...are you the type that makes others feel and know they're wanted by you? Or could you care less? In fact, maybe you’re beginning to enjoy going out of your way to make them feel as unwanted as possible. Let me encourage you with this…Jesus is a Wanter. You never have to question that. And personally knowing that He wants me feels amazing. Who in your life could you go out of your way to let them know that they’re wanted by you? More importantly, wanted by Christ. May we be wanters as He is a Wanter. 
Practicing His Presence,
Nate