On Second Thought Peter loved Jesus deeply, but love alone did not prevent misunderstanding. When Christ revealed that suffering and death awaited Him in Jerusalem, Peter immediately resisted the idea. Matthew 16:22 records Peter taking Jesus aside and rebuking Him, saying, “Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.” Peter couldContinue reading “WHEN SURRENDER FEELS LIKE LOSING”
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The Lord Needs You
A Day in the Life of Jesus Scripture: Luke 19:28–35 (cf. Matthew 21:1–7; Mark 11:1–7; John 12:12–19) As Jesus approached Jerusalem, the shadows of His final week began to stretch across the horizon. The road from Bethany to the Mount of Olives was familiar to Him, yet this time, each step carried eternal weight. HeContinue reading “The Lord Needs You”