Today’s Scripture Readings: Psalm 125:1-5 | 2 Samuel 19:11-13 | John 21:1-25 | Proverbs 16:16-17
Today’s Scripture Focus: John 21
The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?”Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.” Then he said to him, “Follow me!” (John 21:17,19b NIV)
Jesus’ dealings with Peter after the resurrection remind us that God is all about second chances. While Peter had denied Jesus, one of Jesus first orders of business after the resurrection was to reassure Peter that his failure wasn’t final. He was quick to give him a second chance.
From today’s devotional from Open Up Your Heart:
“Our failings are not lost on God. From the broken place, we learn to rely on God’s strength rather than our own. With humility, we begin again, with a new understanding of the grace of God. Don’t dwell on the failure. Don’t get stuck on the past. God is giving you another chance. And if the example of Peter is any indication, the future looks brighter and brighter every day.”
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