Peter's Inner Commission

Neville's Inner Vision

In the inner economy, the question 'lovest thou me' is not about a future act but a present state of consciousness. Jesus asks Peter to measure his love not against others, but against a standard of faithful devotion that already dwells in his I AM. When Peter replies, 'thou knowest that I love thee,' the invitation comes to move from sentiment to function: feed my lambs. The feeding is not a meal handed to hungry bodies alone; it is the nourishment of consciousness itself—attention, care, and steady action guided by love. Three times the inquiry fixes a triadic healing: the mind recalls its First Love, re-commits to shepherding, and finally lets go of guilt, restoring Peter to vocation. In your inner life, this scene translates to a renewal of your own calling: you are asked to feed whatever aspect of life you allow in your awareness—loved ones, your projects, your better self—by the quality of your attention. If you dwell in the I AM and assume you already act from that love, the outer world harmonizes with your inner state.