“If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him. If he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times comes back to you and says, ‘I repent,’ forgive him.”
Luke 17:3-4
Second chances are a precious commodity in sports. It’s almost unheard of to be able to correct a mistake and try again. Perhaps you’ve watched Olympic gymnasts who’ve practiced many hours a day for four, five, seven, eight years … then one misstep ends it all. I know when I have played on various teams, I sure have wished for a re-do when I’ve messed up. But that’s not how it goes in sports.
Some of the best news you’ll ever hear is that Jesus is faithful to provide us another chance when we repent. You won’t get a second shot at redemption when competing on the court, on the racetrack, or in the pool swimming lane. But with Christ you will!
In John 21, we see the great redemption story of Jesus welcoming back Peter after he had publicly denied being a follower of Jesus. Although Peter had blown it, his spiritual life with Christ wasn’t over. Jesus didn’t give up on Peter, and He still wanted him on His team.
When we sin, we can seek forgiveness and restoration in Christ. When someone fails us, we also can be quick to restore them in love.
Some of the best news you’ll ever hear is that Jesus is faithful to provide us another chance when we repent. You won’t get a second shot at redemption when competing on the court, on the racetrack, or in the pool swimming lane. But with Christ you will!
In John 21, we see the great redemption story of Jesus welcoming back Peter after he had publicly denied being a follower of Jesus. Although Peter had blown it, his spiritual life with Christ wasn’t over. Jesus didn’t give up on Peter, and He still wanted him on His team.
When we sin, we can seek forgiveness and restoration in Christ. When someone fails us, we also can be quick to restore them in love.
Scripture Focus
John 21:15-17
Insight
God’s redemption in us and through us makes the best story ever. “Christ in you, on the grounds of redemption—this is the Gospel!” (W. Ian Thomas, 2006)
Bible In A Year
- 2 Chronicles 31-32
- Psalm 23
- Mark 2