(This He said to show by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he said to him, “Follow me.” John 21:19 The Lord has just shared some amazing news with Peter. What he promised the Lord he would do – go to the death for Him, he willdo. Not… Continue reading 1-31-25: Peter’s Worst Week – Decision Time
Category: Daily Devotion
1-30-25: Peter’s Worst Week – Follow Me And You Will Die
“Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go.” John 21:18 The Lord’s instruction to Peter is not… Continue reading 1-30-25: Peter’s Worst Week – Follow Me And You Will Die
1-29-25: Peter’s Worst Week – When The Lord Questions Your Love For Him
He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep.” John 21:17 He… Continue reading 1-29-25: Peter’s Worst Week – When The Lord Questions Your Love For Him
1-28-25: Peter’s Worst Week – The Lord Tests Peter’s Love
He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.”He said to him, “Tend my sheep.” John 21:16 Scripture does not tell us how much time elapsed after the Lord’s first question to Peter. Did he have time to think and meditate on… Continue reading 1-28-25: Peter’s Worst Week – The Lord Tests Peter’s Love
1-27-25: Peter’s Worst Week – Coming Face to Face With Jesus
When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” John 21:15 The time come that Peter likely dreaded with with every ounce of hisbeing… Continue reading 1-27-25: Peter’s Worst Week – Coming Face to Face With Jesus
1-26-25: Peter’s Worst Week – Fellowship Before Restoration
Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after… Continue reading 1-26-25: Peter’s Worst Week – Fellowship Before Restoration
1-25-25: Peter’s Worst Week – Whose Net Are You Pulling?
“Simon Peter went up and dragged the net to land, full of large fish, one hundred and fifty-three; and although there were so many, the net was not broken.” John 21:12-14 Peter’s heart is breaking. He so wants to be right with the Lord, to be restored to his former place of fellowship and service.… Continue reading 1-25-25: Peter’s Worst Week – Whose Net Are You Pulling?
1-24-25: Peter’s Worst Week – Remembering Who The Lord Is
But the other disciples came in the little boat (for they were not far from land, but about two hundred cubits), dragging the net with fish. Then, as soon as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some… Continue reading 1-24-25: Peter’s Worst Week – Remembering Who The Lord Is
1-23-25: Peter’s Worst Week – Recognizing the Lord Is Calling
That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea. John 21:7 From John 21:7 we learn why the Lord had John accompany Peter on… Continue reading 1-23-25: Peter’s Worst Week – Recognizing the Lord Is Calling
1-22-25: Peter’s Worst Week – The Lord Speaks
He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish. John 21:6 The Lord stands on the shore of the Sea of Galilee and speaks to… Continue reading 1-22-25: Peter’s Worst Week – The Lord Speaks