Peter’s Dilemma


“And Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these?”
How come Jesus the Lord of lords and King of kings would ask Peter such a question? Does he not see his heart? Can he not clearly decipher his motives?
I have come to understand that declaration is an affirmation that shows that you mean and are committed to what you say and for a while before the death of Christ Peter had been the most vocal declarer of his love for Christ yet this vocal declarer at the capture of his master became the most vocal renouncer, denying his master multiple times to save his own neck.
Peter at the crow of the cock became the most dejected guilt ridden man on earth, here he was the new leader of the pack who could not even stand by the old leader when life was the price he must have only remained because he didn’t want the flock to scatter if he left cos he was very influential among them. He must have been moving around feeling like a robot with nothing to live for, till the point he couldn’t hide it and he said “I go a fishing”(dudes I gotta try do something with my life) and they followed him only for him to come in contact with his Lord whom he currently feels unworthy of and the he is asked to profess a love he only just recently was unable to live out. How do you tell someone you recently just betrayed that you truly love them … wont it feel like a lie? So, Peter said “you know I love you Lord”
Then at this point peter was not a little baby disciple to be pampered and trained again in the way of the Lord, he had been with the master for over three years his love is to be proved by obedience “feed my sheep”
Like Peter many of us truly love God but at some point unfortunately we have fallen short, betrayed his trust, and we feel so bad that we feel unworthy of him especially those of us that have been very intimate with him, but like in Peter’s case we need to know that our Lord wants us to reaffirm our love for him and keep carrying out his mandate for our lives yeah things happen, we sometimes may mess up but he loves us enough to die for us so do you really think just a mistake would put an end to his love for you? NO! it won’t.
When you mess up go back to him say “Lord I’m sorry I messed up but you know I still love you above all else help me to be better and not mess up again” then see how he upgrades and transforms you. Prove you love y sticking with God no matter what and doing what he asks of you Just like peter did afterwards. You’re important to God don’t just leave, stay with him always.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Finding Balance in Pursuing Your Dreams

 In the journey of pursuing our dreams, it is crucial to find a sense of balance. As we strive to become what our hearts desire, and as we work towards perfection, it is important to maintain balance in our relationships. Sometimes, even those who mean well may not fully comprehend the depth and significance of our dreams. However, it is vital to remember that their lack of understanding does not indicate a lack of care or support. Instead of attacking or shutting them out, we should approach these situations with empathy and understanding. It is important to acknowledge that until our vision is transformed into reality, only a few individuals will truly grasp its essence. Our dreams, often deeply personal and unique to us, may not easily translate into words or concepts that can be fully comprehended by others. This does not diminish the value of our dreams or the significance they hold in our lives. Instead, it highlights the importance of finding a sense of balance and patience as w
Read more

Studying Rightly

Hello guys, 2Timothy 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." Did you know that for years I have read this chapter and only related it to spiritual things?  I took it to mean that by studying God's word and the life of heroes of faith I do prove my love for God, and I was right.  It's just that this passage meant a lot more than just studying Spiritual stuff, the truth is that it applies to every part of our lives, spiritual, intellectual, academic, marital, psychological, and even physical aspects.  Putting it simply if people see that you have more knowledge or wisdom on all subject matters they respect you and admire you for it and they are already respecting and admiring God your maker indirectly.  They will try to find the source of your unique depth of knowledge, wisdom, charisma or whatever it is they find attractive about you at that point you can easily tell them it's all
Read more

I’d Rather Have Jesus

A little girl had been told many times by a childless couple that if she’d come live with them, they’d give her everything she wanted – a pony and cart, toys, a piano, and the likes of it. One day when the couple had been urgent, her father said “Don’t you think you had better go with them?” the little girl looked at him in alarm and cried “Why Daddy, don’t you want me?” “I do” he replied, “but I can’t give you very much and they will give you everything nice.” “But I wouldn’t have you!” she replied as she snuggled up to him. Ask yourself this question “If I was the little girl would I value my Lord above all the nice things the world can offer?” or would I justify my reasons for following the world. Even her father would have understood if she left. Even her father did not realize how much he meant to her; he didn’t realize that being with him was more valuable to her than having all the nice things “but I can’t give you very much he had said” he did not realize the value of fel
Read more