John 21:20-22 ESV
- This takes place directly following Jesus’ restoration of Peter.
- Jesus didn’t just restore him to right relationship but restored the call to tend His sheep.
- Peter turned and saw John.
- Peter gets beat up a lot because he seems to be singled out for his faults but he also turned to Jesus every time and stayed with Him.
- There was another time when Peter lost focus and the comparison is worth noting.
Matthew 14:22-33 ESV
- When Peter lost focus on Jesus he began to fall away but turned to Jesus for help.
- Before judging, Peter was the only one who got out of the boat.
- Jesus walking on the water is a direct reflection to the psalmist in his distress.
- What did he do in an effort to recover?
Psalm 77:10-20 ESV
- When reflecting on God’s intervention in the past it allows us the faith that He will intervene again.
- God intervened for the Israelites and they crossed the Red Sea, the psalmist reflected on that for encouragement.
- Jesus intervened as the disciples rowed, Peter began to sink and directed his attention to the one walking on the water.
- The one who parted the waters in the Old Testament is the one who is walking on them in Matthew 14 and the one who is redirecting Peter in John 21 to follow Him.
John 21:23-25 ESV
- What did Jesus do after He resurrected well there’s not enough paper. Why? He is still doing even today.
- David sharing.
- Why is He still working today?
- Because by the blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony the enemy is defeated.
Revelation 12:7-12 ESV
- Every time Jesus intervenes it’s for the building of our faith and defeating the enemy.
- The testimonies of years past Have been strength and proof for those becoming believers.
- Your testimonies provide strength and proof for what’s ahead but also builds your faith.
- We know that the blood of Christ was shed for our forgiveness but that along with the word of our testimony is ammo that will crush satan.
The Blood, rebel redeemed 316
https://youtu.be/HteHAq_JvK8
Support the show
