An Identity Crisis

Our identity and purpose can only be found if we look in the right place.
John 21:18-23

John 21:18-23
Very truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.”  Jesus said this to indicate the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God.  Then he said to him,” Follow me!”  Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them.  (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, “Lord, who is going to betray you?”)  When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?”  Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.”

 

Where have you been?

A. Peter’s care free life.

B. Peter’s life change.

Where are you going?

A. Peter’s Denial

B. Peter’s Death

What are you doing?

Matthew 4:19
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”

What is your purpose?

A.Peter is Distracted

God has a comprehensive purpose for your life.

1 Peter 4:15
If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler.

God has a creative plan for your life.

A. Different people have different gifts.

B. We need to accept God’s plan for us.

God had a clear priority for your life.

A. Who are you?

B. I am a follower of Christ

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