Daily Devotional
Can I ever be restored?
June 12, 2018
BIBLE MEDITATION:
He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light. Job 33:28
DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:
On the night of Jesus’ arrest, Peter denied Jesus — three times! But after His resurrection, in spite of Peter’s lack of loyalty, Jesus prepared a table of restoration on the shores of the Sea of Galilee and extended to Peter an invitation of mercy: “Come and dine.”
Can you imagine what was going through Peter’s mind? Guilt and gladness, fear and fascination, wonder and worship — a kaleidoscope of emotions! He could not believe he was being invited to the table of the One he had deserted just days before. Not only invited but restored!
The depth of Jesus’ covenant love is not exhausted when we sin. There is forgiveness and restoration.
ACTION POINT:
Read this account of restoration in John 21:4-19. Rejoice over God’s plan of restoration for your life.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
