Jesus - the God of Second Chances

"Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, 'It is the Lord!' Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and plunged into the sea."                 John 21:7   NKJV

Have you ever tried to imagine the state that Peter was in following Jesus' death on the cross. He had denied Jesus totally to save his own skin and had watched as Jesus was arrested. He saw Him crucified and the pain and humiliation of it all. And, no doubt he took the blame on himself. Probably he could have saved Jesus? Should he have been arrested with Him instead of hiding in the corner? He had let Jesus down terribly. He would have been devastated. Have you never felt this way?

Following the confusing news of Jesus' resurrection, Peter couldn't stand it and went out fishing and some of the others joined Him. While out in the boat, their heart was not in the job and they caught nothing. Someone on the nearby shoreline shouted and told them to cast the net on the other side of the boat, which they did and POW! There was a massive catch of fish - 153 large one's in total. John eyed the man on the beach firing up a BBQ and said, 'It's the Lord' and with that, Peter jumped out of the boat dragging the net with him as he raced to the shore. 

Jesus prepared the breakfast and later Jesus spoke with Peter (John 21-15-19). During this beautiful heart to heart together, Jesus restored Peter. Can you imagine the emotions that were around this conversation. Peter was given a second chance and he was determined that he wouldn't blow this. He became sold out for Jesus.

This piece of Scripture demonstrates the heart of Jesus. Peter was a broken man - a failure who continually beat himself up for the way he had deserted Jesus. However, Jesus knew His heart, saw his worth and commissioned him for great works.

Have you failed in your walk with Jesus? Do you think that forgiveness is not possible for you now. You're wrong. Jesus is your forever friend, the God of the second chance. All it takes is to approach Him, as Peter did. Peter never spoke to Him at first. Words stuck in his mouth. He just stood and waited and Jesus showed him grace and He will you as well. 

Just come back to Him right now. He will do the rest. Just stand before Him and be amazed:

'Lord Jesus, I know that I have failed You. I am so sorry Lord. I feel awful and just throw myself on Your grace and mercy. Please forgive my failure. I receive Your forgiveness now, thank you for the second chance. Amen

Now go and praise Him

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