Then he received his commission. A work broader and more delicate than had heretofore been his was appointed him. Christ bade him feed the sheep and the lambs. In thus committing to his stewardship the souls for whom the Saviour had laid down his own life, Christ gave to Peter the strongest proof of confidence in his restoration. The once restless, boastful, self-confident disciple had become subdued and contrite. Henceforth he followed his Lord in self-denial and self-sacrifice. He was a partaker of Christ's sufferings; and when Christ shall sit upon the throne of His glory, Peter will be a partaker in His glory.

Derpå modtog han sit store kald. Der blev givet ham en gerning, der var større og mere krævende end den, han hidtil havde haft. Kristus bad ham vogte fårene og lammene. Idet Kristus således overlod de mennesker i Peters varetægt, som Frelseren havde givet sit eget liv for gav han ham det stærkeste bevis på, at han havde tiltro til hans omvendelse. Den discipel, der engang havde været rastløs, pralende og sikker på sig selv, var blevet stilfærdig og angerfuld. Fra den tid af fulgte han sin Herre i selvfornægtelse og selvopofrelse. Han tog del i Kristi lidelser og når Kristus engang sidder på sin herligheds trone, vil Peter få del i hans herlighed.