Peter
We are going to begin a study of Peter for the next bit of time.
He is someone that most of us can relate to because he speaks rashly, makes promises he can’t keep, says things just to fill in the spaces and then gives all of himself because he loves the Lord so much.
This letter is written as an open letter to the church in general. An exhortation from Peter meant to bring the church pause and give us encouragement to carry on. Meant, as well, to give us a sober look at who we are and what a responsibility we have to carry on faithfully.
In the introductory chapter he writes our resume in Christ, reminding us all of the lineage we came from and the honor we have in being chosen by God.
If anyone is qualified to remind us of this, it is Peter.
Having been rebuked, praised, reprimanded, scolded, and shamed because of his own behavior, he is one of the few who can know how to completely fail the Lord and then be lifted up by Jesus himself.
We can learn a great deal from Peter, and I pray we learn, not just from going through the same things; but from avoiding mistakes already made by him.
Praise the Lord that God looks out for all of us, and personally gives us a plan to find his mercy, grace, and redemption.
Let’s learn from Peter how to pass that on.
Pastor Brent