Easter 04.07.24
Though Peter’s story does not end with the conclusion of the Gospels, we finish our series with Peter’s encounter with the risen Christ. In this final week, we come full circle with Peter. He has dropped his nets, walked on water, professed his faith, been rebuked, received footwashing, denied Jesus, and run to the tomb. And now, Jesus once again meets him at the shoreline where Peter is casting his nets. Jesus offers abundant nourishment and also a new command: “Feed my sheep.” Then he turns to Peter and asks three times, “Do you love me?” It’s as if Jesus says, “Here’s my heart,” which washes over Peter’s three denials like a healing balm. No matter how far we wander, may we entrust our hearts to God. No matter if our faith is strong or weak, what we can give is our love. | @sanctifiedart
WEEKLY CENTERING PRACTICE Center yourself in gratitude. Create a list of 10 things that you are grateful for.
DAILY QUESTION What have you learned from Peter’s journey of faith?
PRAYER Jesus of Nazareth, thank you for calling ordinary people to be your disciples. Peter was a mix of belief and unbelief, always trying to follow in your footsteps without tripping on his own two feet. So often I feel the same. Peter’s story is my story. Peter’s journey is my journey. So thank you again for showing us that kingdom work can happen with ordinary human hands. I believe. Help my unbelief. In your name I pray, amen.
