Forgiveness is Mine

But God proves His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us!
Romans 5:8 HCSB

Have you ever been asked to prove your love? The apostle Peter was after Jesus had risen from the dead. Jesus asked him three times and it distressed him:

He asked him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me? ” Peter was grieved that He asked him the third time, “Do you love Me? ” He said, “Lord, You know everything! You know that I love You.” “Feed My sheep,” Jesus said.
John 21:17 HCSB

Peter's original name was Simon. Jesus had given him the name Peter. It is interesting that here He again calls Peter Simon. Jesus was going back to where Simon came from. His father's name was John.

Peter had denied Jesus three times before Jesus was crucified and His betrayal had greatly shocked and upset him. Here Jesus was healing the wound and forgiving Peter.

God does not deny us. He forgives us and acknowledges us before His Father, us who call upon Him to be our saviour. As He forgave Peter for denying Him, He forgives us and welcomes us back home. Nothing you can do surprises Him. He knows you and is willing to forgive and welcome you home. Amen!