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Luke 22:61 - Hope For Flawed People.

Luke 22:61 (NKJV) And the Lord turned and 
looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of 
the Lord, how He had said to him, Before the 
rooster crows, you will deny Me three times. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Simon Peter, definitely one of most 
colorful individuals in the entire Bible, is perhaps 
my favorite. Its probably because I relate 
to him somewhat, as many of us do. He seemed to 
have a terminal case of foot-in-mouth disease. 
   When Jesus was at a place called Caesarea 
Philippi, He began to speak in great detail about the 
fact that He was going to be betrayed, beaten, 
and crucified, and that He would rise on the 
third day. 
   So, Simon Peter took it upon himself to 
rebuke Jesus, essentially saying, What are you 
talking about? What are you saying? This is crazy 
talk, Jesus. Theres no way that you can be 
betrayed and die and all that. 
   In response, Jesus actually had to tell 
him, Get behind Me, Satan! You are an offense 
to Me, for you are not mindful of the things of 
God, but the things of men (Matthew 16:23 
NKJV). 
   The Gospels give a lot of ink to 
Peters statements, which indicate that he kept 
coming back for more. Whatever Peter committed to, 
he threw himself into it wholeheartedly. Either 
he was knocking it out of the park or striking 
out. It rarely was anything in between. 
   Unfortunately, that included Peters 
fall, when he denied the Lord. But Jesus forgave 
Peter. And not only did Jesus forgive him, but He 
recommissioned him for service.  
   Simon Peter is the patron saint of 
ordinary, flawed people like you and me. So, if you 
feel as though youve let God down or have 
fallen away from the Lord in some way, then I have 
good news for you: Jesus will forgive you as 
well. 
   God can change anyone, even if theyve 
messed up many, many times. God can pull you up. He 
can help you get back on your feet again. [Greg 
Laurie from Harvest Ministries; 
https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS TOPIC

1 John 1:9: Confession Brings Forgiveness 
and Cleansing: 
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2017/20170524-1720.html 

Matthew 18:21, 22: Forgiveness: 
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2010/20100129-0812.html 

1 John 2:1: Don't Sin, But. 
http://www.abible.com/devotions/1997/19971201-0000.html 

Philippians 1:6: Jesus Can Do It! - Will You 
Let Him?: 
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20191118-1018.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657  

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW (Live 
Series): 
https://www.discoverhopeawakens.com/webinar-registration-21585698406854