1 John 2:6
He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.
1 John 3:3
And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.
'The Rock Meets Jesus' — John 1:42
When a new child is born, godly parents stare lovingly at their gift from the Father and wonder, "What will this child grow up to be?" They name the child, taking great care not to give that child a name that will be a burden. They want their child to be blessed by God and to be a blessing to others. But they don't know, they can't know, what lies ahead. Jesus changed Simon's name to Peter (Cephas), or the Rock.
Jesus could look beyond Peter's blustering ego and horrible failures to the man who loved God and who could be used mightily for the Kingdom. What does Jesus see in you? No matter where you have been or the road you have taken to this point, Jesus can give you a new life and a new name. He has great plans for you. Don't be dismayed.
Don't let discouragement claim you. If he can change Simon into the Rock, he can change you and use you mightily, too!
Thoughts
. But the Lord was gracious to them, had compassion on them, and regarded them, because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not yet destroy them or cast them from His presence. - 2 Kings 13:23
. This life is for loving, sharing, learning, smiling, caring, forgiving, laughing, hugging, helping, dancing, wondering, healing, and even more loving. - Steve Maraboli
. God’s favourite word is—come! - Robert L. Sterner
Proverbs 10:29
The way of the LORD is a refuge for the righteous, but it is the ruin of those who do evil. —
What is your source of security, hope, and protection? The way of the Lord is a refuge, a strength, a place
[Message No: 6739]
He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked.
1 John 3:3
And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.
'The Rock Meets Jesus' — John 1:42
When a new child is born, godly parents stare lovingly at their gift from the Father and wonder, "What will this child grow up to be?" They name the child, taking great care not to give that child a name that will be a burden. They want their child to be blessed by God and to be a blessing to others. But they don't know, they can't know, what lies ahead. Jesus changed Simon's name to Peter (Cephas), or the Rock.
Jesus could look beyond Peter's blustering ego and horrible failures to the man who loved God and who could be used mightily for the Kingdom. What does Jesus see in you? No matter where you have been or the road you have taken to this point, Jesus can give you a new life and a new name. He has great plans for you. Don't be dismayed.
Don't let discouragement claim you. If he can change Simon into the Rock, he can change you and use you mightily, too!
Thoughts
. But the Lord was gracious to them, had compassion on them, and regarded them, because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not yet destroy them or cast them from His presence. - 2 Kings 13:23
. This life is for loving, sharing, learning, smiling, caring, forgiving, laughing, hugging, helping, dancing, wondering, healing, and even more loving. - Steve Maraboli
. God’s favourite word is—come! - Robert L. Sterner
Proverbs 10:29
The way of the LORD is a refuge for the righteous, but it is the ruin of those who do evil. —
What is your source of security, hope, and protection? The way of the Lord is a refuge, a strength, a place
[Message No: 6739]
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