John 21:21-22 Peter seeing him saith to Jesus, Lord, and what shall this man do? Jesus saith unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.

In these passages Peter was concerned about what Jesus might have been asking John to do as he receives his marching orders. It is an aspect of fellowship that we do things together. The disciples were originally sent out by twos as they went into the countryside at Jesus’ bidding.

Paul and Silas, Paul and Barnabas, Barnabas and John Mark, went out together on mission trips. Was it so out of place for Peter to ask, what about John? We do not know what is at the heart of Peter’s inquiry. Many have given opinions as to Peter’s innermost thoughts, but the passages do not make that plain.

We are nearly two thousand years removed from His physical presents. We hear by faith and often we look to others for some confirmation that we truly are hearing rightly. When it comes to important issues, maybe some life changing decisions, it is wise to seek sound counsel.

You know what isn’t wise? Looking at anyone and wonder why they are not doing anything. I certainly do not know what the Lord has asked of you. That is between you and the Lord. What I can do is offer this; has the Lord changed your heart to one of service? What to do is not nearly as important as if you can see that your heart has changed towards service.

The heart change has to come first and that isn’t always visible to others. That is one of the reasons that fellowship and the bonds of peace are so important. It is how you find where you fit in service.