A Devotional for such a time as this: - from: Stanley, C. F. (1999). On holy ground (p. 104). Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers. ________________________________ God Never Gives Up SCRIPTURE READING: Colossians 3:1–17 KEY VERSE: Colossians 1:13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love. When Christ told Peter of his coming denial, Peter stiffened and protested, “Even though all may fall away because of You, I will never fall away” (Matt. 26:33 NASB). But Jesus knew the truth. Peter would deny Him, not once but three times. Peter’s robust personality vowed never to leave Jesus’ side. But within a matter of hours he was reduced to fear and hiding from Jewish and Roman officials. The encouraging message of the Resurrection is that God never gives up on us. Among Christ’s last words to Peter before His death were words of restoration: “But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers” (Luke 22:32 NIV). Jesus knew Peter would fall, and He loved him anyway. He gave His zealous disciple hope of future service when He said, “Strengthen your brothers.” God takes our weaknesses and turns them into points of strength and honor for Himself. Jesus was totally committed to Peter. He knew Peter would suffer a bitter defeat, but there was an event coming that would revolutionize his thinking—the Resurrection. Imagine Peter’s amazement as Jesus stepped into the Upper Room the night of His resurrection. The joy Peter experienced was there because of the love and acceptance Christ portrayed. This same love is yours today. Dear heavenly Father, let the message of the Resurrection revolutionize my life, as it did Peter’s. Through the power of the Resurrection, take my weaknesses and turn them into strengths that will bring glory and honor to You. - via Logos 5 #devotionalforsuchatimeasthis #christjesus #vineofchristministries #theword #studyscripture #god #biblestudy #bible #jesus #faith #dailydevotions #devotionals
Posted on: Wed, 09 Apr 2014 16:53:59 +0000
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