It is written that , 3 times , Jesus asked Peter :

Peter, Do you love me?   Yes I do,  Yes I do, said Peter, I've already said it twice, of course I love you Lord

Then please feed My sheep!

(Jesus did not ask Peter to gather  a flock of sheep together of his own, give the flock a name, and feed them;  Jesus did not ask Peter to separate some of the sheep from  Jesus'  flock, give the flock a name, and feed them;

Jesus  did say feed " MY "  SHEEP !

Here On Earth:

How does a real shepherd, with a real flock of sheep, feed them?  ( think about this! )

He is not like a Food counter Clerk standing behind the counter at a fast food restaurant, letting the sheep look at the Specials on the reader board out front, or the menu hung on the wall and offering them the special of the day and taking their money.

Nor is he like a Cook or a Waiter trying to suggest what each sheep should look at in the menu booklet , while they are seated  in his restaurant,  and serving it to them, asking them to pay, and waiting  for his expected tip.

A real Shepherd doesn't lead sheep to any place that  resembles a "Restaurant"  where food is prepared by Men.

A real shepherd guides his sheep in the wilderness to a place of "green pasture" where he knows wholesome food is in abundance, Food that is not prepared by men, but where food was put their by God,  for that purpose, naturally. Grazing in the fresh air, by living water gives satisfaction and nourishment for renewing their health and strength.  

"AND THE SHEEP KNOW HIS VOICE"

Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness    /   Thou  preparest  a table before me in the presence of mine enemies

And what does that shepherd do while the sheep are eating, chewing, and swallowing just ONE small mouthful at a time, and digesting and receiving strength and health from their food?........... He protects the sheep from the  wolves!

( Think about this )

In The Kingdom of Heaven:

A true shepherd of  the Kingdom of Heaven is not any different.  It is in his nature to lead his sheep to a place where he knows  wholesome food,  prepared by God Himself,  is in abundance and The real food that God has prepared for you brings  health and strength  and is not kept secretly within the four walls of any organized  religious faith. The wilderness "is" outside the walls of organized religion,  and the  place "is" the relationship with the Holy Spirit ( it's inside you).

Jesus asked Peter to do this when He said: "Peter,  Feed my Sheep"

Jesus is saying :

 " ( Peter, lead my sheep to the Holy Spirit ) "

Jesus knew that Simon Barjona  knew how to hear  the Holy Spirit,  when Peter said to Jesus "You are the Messiah" That's why he re-named  him  " Peter "    The Rock.

 ( for God ( Himself) is Spirit and those who trust Him must receive Him that way.)

  Believe in Jesus ( Himself ),  Ask God ( Himself)   for the Holy Spirit, Trust the Holy Spirit ,  Have faith,  Be patient, and avoid feeding your soul the things that have been dedicated to making money for the wolves  ( the one's wearing sheep's clothing )   . Learn to forgive, as You have been forgiven by God

 

Beware of wolves in sheep's clothing.  Think about it.

Do what they say, don't do what they do.

 

Jesus (Himself) , The same Yesterday, Today, and Forever

The Messiah, Lord, and Savior

THE LORD (Himself ) is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.