In the Gospels, Peter is the most vocal and animated of all Jesus’ disciples.  His passion and zeal among the original twelve was unrivaled.  Jesus noticed Peter’s passion, but also let him know that trials were coming that would rock him to the core.

Passion and zeal are not the same as discipline.  Passion and zeal may inspire momentary motivation, but what happens when this motivation wanes?  What happens when we are confronted with heartbreaking situations, harrowing circumstances, and hardships?  

We need more than zeal and passion in tough times.  We need the discipline that comes from the Word and the Spirit. We need some divine intervention!  

Thankfully, as Jesus did for Peter, He continues to do for you and me!  Jesus intercedes for us!  Crushing and sifting will come. Trials and temptations will come. We will fall.  But there will be a turn-around!  Thank God, that God will turn it around!

 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”

Luke 22:31–32

“When you have turned again,” Jesus says.  

Isn’t that good news?  

Jesus says, ‘when’ not ‘if’!  

Things will turn around! You will turn again!  Your change will come.  Which means, You can try again with Jesus!  

Try again with Jesus!  

Good Morning, I love you all!

ihs,

just adam