Monday, July 14 He went outside and wept bitterly.​—Matt. 26:75.

[Áine]

Monday, July 14

He went outside and wept bitterly.—Matt. 26:75.

 

The apostle Peter struggled with his weaknesses. Consider a few examples. When Jesus explained how he would suffer and die in fulfillment of Bible prophecy, Peter rebuked him. (Mark 8:31-33) Repeatedly, Peter and the other apostles argued about who was the greatest. (Mark 9:33, 34) On the last night before Jesus’ death, Peter impulsively cut off a man’s ear. (John 18:10) That same night, Peter gave in to fear and three times denied knowing his friend Jesus. (Mark 14:66-72) That led Peter to weep bitterly. Jesus did not give up on his disheartened apostle. After Jesus was resurrected, he gave Peter the opportunity to reaffirm his love for him. Jesus invited Peter to serve humbly as a shepherd of his sheep. (John 21:15-17) Peter responded positively. He was in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost and among the first to be anointed by holy spirit. w23.09 22 ¶6-7

[ChrisW]

14 hours ago, Áine said:

he gave Peter the opportunity to reaffirm his love for him

I think of how loving this was for Jesus to give Peter this opportunity.  No doubt Peter was very anxious to make this right with Jesus and Jesus saw that and he allowed Peter to have the opportunity so his heart can be relieved a little. 

[cme]

Despite our weaknesses caused by sin, Jehovah looks beyond that weakness and sees the real person within.  How we love Jehovah for this and gladly accept his counsel and obedience to Him.

 

The Good News According to Jesus convention taught me so much.  I thought I knew the gospels.....think again.  Now, I have a different perspective and renewed appreciation for it.   So.....I'm reading it again with much appreciation with a goal to take away more pearls.  Huh.....!

Edited Monday at 12:45 PM by cme