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[pastorhogg]

A Call from the Shore

A Day in the Life of Jesus There are moments in the life of Jesus that feel almost tenderly ordinary, and John 21:1–6 is one of them. As I walk through this scene with you, I am struck by how quietly human it feels. The disciples are not preaching, healing, or confronting opposition. They are fishing. After the trauma of the crucifixion and the wonder of the resurrection, they return to what…

A Call from the Shore

[thejourneybacktogod]

Day 142 - Faith After Failure

When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” 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. - John 21:15-17

Peter still riddled with guilt went back to being the Peter of the past - a fisherman catching fish. Despite seeing the empty tomb on resurrection day. Despite seeing Jesus' nail-scarred hands and the wound to His side. Despite knowing that his Saviour was alive and had risen from the dead, Peter returned to the carnal life he knew before. Peter was discouraged, disappointed and dejected because of his denial of the man he claimed to know and love. "How can I look Jesus in the face after what I have done?" "How can I say I love Jesus yet have done such a detestable act to my Lord?" These must have been the questions that tossed and turned in the stormy seas in Peter's mind. And like his faith tested moment on the rough seas walking out to Jesus on water, Peter doubted again his capabilities. Drowning, sinking, overwhelmed. Overwhelmed with guilt not seeing it possible to right what was wrong. How many of us share a similar story to Peter? We were once fired up and passionate to the call of Christ but somehow along the way we failed and we can't seem to get back up.

Jesus reminded Peter that despite his failure and the dejection he felt that he was forgiven. Jesus reminded Peter that despite failing there is redemption. Just like the prodigal son who strayed from home we can always return and be restored. Renewal and redemption can be found when we return to Christ. It does not matter how great the sin or how disappointing the action. Peter found restoration and went on to be a great man of God - he became a fisher of men. His faith was renewed, revived and revitalized. Whatever your downfall is today, whatever sin you have committed, whatever failure that overwhelms you today, let this passage of scripture be a reminder that there is faith after failure. Let this passage be a reminder that there is love despite losing your way. Jesus is asking you the same question, "Do you love me?" Then do His will.