Don't be held back by your mistakes!

"58But Peter followed Him at a distance to the high priest’s courtyard. And he went in and sat with the servants to see the end."    Matthew 26:58   NKJV

Even though, Peter denied Jesus three times, let us not forget that, during the chaos of Jesus being arrested and taken to see Caiaphas, the high priest, Peter followed. He didn't run away as one would have thought he would. After all, he had denied Jesus; and certain people had recognised him and stated that he had been with Jesus, proving he was a liar. But he didn't run away; he went into the thick of things and sat with the guards until he knew what would happen to Jesus. 

Yes, one can say that he denied Jesus; it's a fact but, following Jesus and sitting in Caiaphas' house together with the guards still showed that he was a faithful man. If he had not have denied Jesus and admitted that he was with Him, it may have been a different story and he may have been arrested and crucified too. If this had happened, there would not have been the Pentecost preaching session, where Peter evangelised publicly and 3000 souls were saved that day and more and more daily.

Could this have been part of Jesus plan? Probably not. However, it does show that Jesus can take our 'mess ups' and bring good out of them. Romans 8:28 reassures us of this 'And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.' We do make mistakes; we do let God down big time and somedays we are far away from Him but, He is always with us and, as we talk with Him, He will bring about positive changes to our negative ones. Peter must have spoken to God as he pushed his way forward into the high priest's house. If not, how is it he was allowed in there, and why wasn't he recognised? He was under divine protection and God had a plan.

When you have let Jesus down badly (and you will), don't beat yourself up and run away and hide in a corner. Quickly accept that you blew it, put it right and press on without condemnation. The devil is only too be pleased to condemn you (Romans 8:1-2). Don't play his game; refuse to feel bad about what you have done, if you have asked Him, Jesus has forgiven you so, press on and get the job done. You're an overcomer!

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now
Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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