Recently, I’ve been feeling a lot like a ‘Peter’. And I guess this I really God’s way of telling me that He is a God of Second Chances.
Does God give Second Chances for those who have failed Him? He certainly did so for Peter. Peter had proudly announced to everyone that he was Jesus’ most reliable disciple (Matt 26:33). But yet Peter not only fled with other disciples when Jesus was arrested, he also denied that he even knew Jesus 3 times! Just as Jesus has said Peter would! (Matt 26:34) Peter failed so miserably that he went out into the night and wept bitterly (Matt 26:75)
But Jesus didn’t turn his back on Peter! In Mark 16:7, the angel actually gave instructions to the women at the tomb to let Peter and other disciples know that He was risen. I remember that it was shown during the Barnabas skit on Easter, where Jesus actually showed himself to Peter even though Peter was still doubtful and sceptical if it was really Jesus who was right in front of him! Even still, Jesus still responded by giving him a hug!
That’s not all… Jesus also chose Peter as his primary spokesperson on the day of Pentacost, when 3000 ppl were added to the church.
Time and time again, I would tell God that I will only do things that please Him, and yet, everyday brings about new struggles, some of which have brought small victories, and others in which I know I have failed the Lord. But, He’s telling me not to give up! Just like Peter, I know that God is not done developing me as a disciple! i will learn to press on!!!
Do you feel like a ‘Peter’ at times too? Don’t despair! Let’s learn to rejoice in the fact that our Lord is thankfully a God of Second Chances!
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