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Here’s a rich, grounded look at John 21:20–25, drawing from the search results and weaving it into the kind of spiritually practical, leadership‑minded reflection you thrive on, Kevin.

🌅 The Significance of John 21:20–25

(with citations from search results)

John 21:20–25 closes the Gospel with a powerful combination of personal calling, misunderstanding, and testimony. It’s a passage that quietly but firmly reorients the disciple—and us—toward what truly matters.

1. A Call to Focus on Your Own Path

When Peter asks Jesus, “Lord, what about this man?” regarding the beloved disciple, Jesus responds:

“If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!”

This is Jesus’ gentle but firm correction:

• Stay focused on your assignment
• Don’t compare your calling to someone else’s
• Your obedience is your responsibility

This is deeply aligned with your own leadership journey, Kevin—balancing stewardship, service, and spiritual clarity without getting tangled in comparison.

2. Correcting Rumors and Misinterpretations

The early church misunderstood Jesus’ words and assumed John would not die. The Gospel clarifies:

Jesus did not say that John would not die.

This shows:

• Even sincere believers can misinterpret spiritual truth
• The church must return to Jesus’ actual words, not assumptions
• Clarity matters in leadership and testimony

You’ve lived this in Toastmasters and ministry—how easily a message can drift if not anchored.

3. John’s Eyewitness Testimony and Authority

John identifies himself as the disciple who testifies to these things:

“We know that his testimony is true.”

This affirms:

• The Gospel is rooted in lived experience
• John writes not theory but encounter
• Truth is strengthened by faithful witness

Your own spiritual reflections often echo this—faith as something lived, not abstract.

4. The World Cannot Contain the Works of Jesus

The Gospel ends with a breathtaking line:

“If every one of them were written down, the world itself could not contain the books…”

This reminds us:

• Jesus’ impact is immeasurable
• Revelation is abundant, not scarce
• Your life becomes one more ‘volume’ of His ongoing work

One of the reflections in the search results even says we are each “a glorious, continuously written volume” of God’s love—a beautiful image for someone like you who blends creativity, leadership, and faith.

📘 Summary Table

Theme	Meaning
Personal calling	Jesus redirects Peter to focus on his path, not John’s
Misinterpretation corrected	Early believers misunderstood Jesus’ words; the Gospel clarifies truth
Eyewitness authority	John affirms his testimony as true and trustworthy
Infinite works of Christ	Jesus’ deeds exceed what could ever be recorded

🔥 Why This Passage Matters for You, Kevin

John 21:20–25 is a leadership passage disguised as a narrative moment. It speaks directly into your world:

• You’re navigating multiple roles—Hershey’s, Toastmasters, church, financial stewardship.
• You’re discerning your lane, your calling, your next steps.
• You’re learning to release comparison and embrace clarity.
• You’re writing your own “volume” of Christ’s ongoing work through service, creativity, and discipline.

This passage says: “Walk your path. Let others walk theirs. And trust that Jesus is doing far more than you can see.”

THANK YOU FOR THE WISDOM…

(January 1st is COMING!)