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So Peter turned around and saw the disciple Jesus loved following them...
When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, "Lord, what about him?"

"If I want him to remain until I come," Jesus answered, "what is that to you? As for you, follow me."
So this rumor spread to the brothers and sisters that this disciple would not die...
John 21:20-23 CSB
And that's how the rumour started!
"This disciple", the "one who Jesus loved" is the author, John. Funny how he won't just write "Peter turned around and saw me following..."
The more important thing is that Peter has just been told by Jesus how he's going to die, and his way of processing that was to ask about the next guy - what about him then?
(So grateful for Peter for saying out loud what's in his head!)
Jesus uses Peter's response to remind him, (and us), to stay in his lane. 
Peter, you follow me. You're not John, or Tom, or anyone else, you follow me. 
The world needs you, your unique, one-of-a-kind you, and I have some unique one-of-a-kind things for you. 
Follow me. 
Can you see the freedom in not worrying about anyone else's journey with me?
Maybe John will live forever?
Do you love me?
Feed my lambs.
Trust me Peter that no matter what, I have you, your life really is safely held in God's everlasting, widespread arms of love and grace. 
Shepherd my sheep.
Stay in your lane.
Let the rumours do what rumours do, and simply follow me.
#monday
#Godsgym
#followme
#stayinyourlane 

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