The Resistance - Day 24
Day 24: Thursday, March 02
Read Luke 22:31-34 and 22:54-62
Highlight
Peter’s arrogant confidence only deepened his shame. Peter did not believe that anything could prevent him from being faithful to Jesus. But Jesus knew Peter’s capacity for failure and sin. He knew what it was going to feel like to look over at Peter in the midst of being mocked and beaten to see him refuse to even acknowledge knowing Jesus. He knew all of those things about Peter, just as he knows all of those things about us. All of us know what it’s like to weep bitter tears after being ashamed of ourselves. Take comfort from the fact that Jesus, knowing all of those things about Peter, still prayed for him. He mediates for us as well. Even when our betrayal hurts him, he still thinks of us and our hearts. That is the great mercy and grace of Jesus!
Reflection
Every passage in the Bible, including the one you just read, is “...inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.” Let the passage challenge you as you reflect on it, but always cling to the full context of Scripture, which tells us that “There is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.” Praise God!
Prayer
Let the passage we just read guide your prayers. Use the acronym ACTS.
Adoration - Praise God for the truth this passage communicated about him.
Confession - Confess to God the thing that this passage showed you is wrong in your life.
Thanksgiving - Thank God for what this passage taught you was true about you and for the ways He is already helping you to do what is right.
Supplication - Ask God for help to do what this passage teaches to do and accomplish the good works he has for you.
Read Luke 22:31-34 and 22:54-62
Highlight
Peter’s arrogant confidence only deepened his shame. Peter did not believe that anything could prevent him from being faithful to Jesus. But Jesus knew Peter’s capacity for failure and sin. He knew what it was going to feel like to look over at Peter in the midst of being mocked and beaten to see him refuse to even acknowledge knowing Jesus. He knew all of those things about Peter, just as he knows all of those things about us. All of us know what it’s like to weep bitter tears after being ashamed of ourselves. Take comfort from the fact that Jesus, knowing all of those things about Peter, still prayed for him. He mediates for us as well. Even when our betrayal hurts him, he still thinks of us and our hearts. That is the great mercy and grace of Jesus!
Reflection
Every passage in the Bible, including the one you just read, is “...inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.” Let the passage challenge you as you reflect on it, but always cling to the full context of Scripture, which tells us that “There is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.” Praise God!
- What truth does this passage communicate about God? About us? About our world?
- Has God used this passage to highlight something that is wrong in your life?
- What does this passage teach us to do? What is one practical thing you can do to apply this to your life?
Prayer
Let the passage we just read guide your prayers. Use the acronym ACTS.
Adoration - Praise God for the truth this passage communicated about him.
Confession - Confess to God the thing that this passage showed you is wrong in your life.
Thanksgiving - Thank God for what this passage taught you was true about you and for the ways He is already helping you to do what is right.
Supplication - Ask God for help to do what this passage teaches to do and accomplish the good works he has for you.
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