You know very well how happy you are when you meet people in your life who genuinely believe in you. Such people inspire you and bring out the best in you.
That was the feeling when Peter met Jesus. He initially didn’t even consider himself worthy to be close to Him. After Peter saw the miracle of the bountiful catch of the fish at Jesus’ direction, his own sinfulness shamed him.
When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees and said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am a sinful man!” (Luke 5:8)
But Jesus wasn’t that kind of man. For many are those who are experts in recognizing the shortfalls and weaknesses of others, but have not the slightest inkling in them to help them up.
“…Then Jesus said to Simon, ‘Don’t be afraid; from now on you will catch men.'” (Luke 5:10)
Jesus saw beyond the weakness of Peter. Today, we can read about all the great works of Peter in the book of Acts because someone believed in him and brought out the best in him.
Don’t be surprised that Peter will not mind being killed for the sake of this Jesus. The fact is, we love those who believe in us. Perhaps, it’s your turn to find another Peter.
Remain inspired!
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