What About Him?

Today’s Verse:
When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about him?” – John 21:21 

When our children were small and discipline was needed, their invariable response was always like what about other siblings? Similarly if one would get something the other wants the other child would complain, “what about me?” Sometimes, rather than being grateful for all the blessings received, we are discontented and have an unhealthy concern with what others have that we don’t. It’s a detrimental comparison that results in unhappiness and frustration.

In this passage, after Jesus predicted Peter’s final days, Peter directed his attention to John and inquired from the Lord, ‘what about him?’ Don’t forget that each one of us is uniquely blessed by the Lord. He has set different paths for us to walk as well. To compare which one is greater or worse is simply unwise. When we practice this kind of negative mentality it is destructive and we lose track of what is truly important. – Commentary by Mark Natividad

Today’s Prayer:
Our Heavenly Father, please forgive me for becoming discontent and distracted with what others have, rather than being grateful for what I have. Please help me to stop comparing myself with others and to count the many blessings in my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen.