Today's post is written by Sheila Walsh and is from the daily blog on the Women Of Faith website at http://www.womenoffaith.com/blog/.
Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell My brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see Me.”
—Matthew 28:10
God’s Word is full of stories of those who messed up and were forgiven by God and restored to a place of far greater joy and purpose. I think especially of the apostle Peter. This rough and tough fisherman who was devoted to Christ took quite a fall when he heard the words, “I don’t know this man!” tumble from his own lips. I am sure he beat himself up over the next few brutal hours and days as Jesus was crucified and placed in a tomb.
On that glorious Easter morning, the women encountered an angel guarding an empty tomb. The angel told them to go tell Jesus’ disciples—and Peter—that they would see him in Galilee. There was to be no doubt that Peter should know that he was welcomed.
Have you messed up? Perhaps you are ashamed to even face what you have done. It may have been something that caused harm not just to you but to others. If so, have the faith to remember that with God all things can be made new. Your past is just that. But your future in him is limitless. All God looks for is a desire to begin moving in the right direction, and he will be there to embrace you.
Get Off Your Knees and Pray
by Sheila Walsh
Thomas Nelson
