God Knows Who I Am

Scripture – Luke 22:31-34: 31“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. 32But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33But he replied, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to death.” 34Jesus answered, “I tell you, Peter, before the rooster crows today, you will deny three times that you know me.”

Reflection: There’s an interesting thing here. Jesus prayed that Peter’s faith would not fail, yet He knew it would. He also knew Peter would come back. At that point he would be stronger and able to strengthen the other disciples.

Jesus knows me so much better than I know myself. He knows my heart. He knows when I make promises to Him I’m being honest. He also knows many of those promises, for whatever reasons, end up not being kept. Still, He loves me and never gives up on me.

The assurance of His on-going grace and love keep me going. I don’t have to be perfect. I don’t have to keep every promise to keep His love. Thank you, Lord, for that. Use me today. And if I fall, lift me up and make me stronger.

An Invitation: A small group will be meeting this coming Sunday morning from 9:45 – 10:30am to share what we’ve learned and seen in this week’s readings. We meet in the Pastor’s office at Bethel Baptist Church, 13330 Trenton Road in Southgate. Everyone’s welcome to join us.