I was thinking about the way things sometimes go in life. As a believer in Jesus Christ I have really clung to the verse Romans 8:28 that says "All things work together for the good to those that love God and are called according to His purpose". I am so glad that God knows our hearts. God knows whether we love Him or not. Sometimes God will ask us do you love me? When Peter had made some huge mistakes in his life Jesus asked him three times "Peter do you love Me?"
Even though Peter had failed, God used those failures to help him prepare for new and bigger challenges. There were probably some people who didn't like the fact that Peter went on to better things. Peter had left the ministry after the death of Jesus and ran away when confronted about his faith. Jesus, after His resurrection, told the the women at the empty tomb "go and tell my Disciple and Peter that I am alive". It is interesting that Jesus specifically mentions Peter by name.
God used the bad and the good in Peter's life. God wants the best for us at all times. God does not want us to get away from His will. God never wants us to live in sin. But the word of God reminds us that the Blood of Christ forgives and forgets when true repentence takes place.
Where are you today? Hear are some words of advise from someone who has been there.
1. Repent and begin to walk with God
2. Don't live in the past but learn from it
3. Don't let what others may say dictate your future
4. Allow God to put others in your life to replace those who turn away from you
5. When asked, admit failure but leave it there because it over
6. Realize that the consequences of decision made in the past will still be there
7. Don't be afraid to dream again and don't be afraid to dream bigger
Some very true statements
1. God is good
2. God cares
3. God loves
4. God is there
5. God has a plan
6. God never fails
7. God brings life
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