[The Mayor]

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December 11, 2009

Tears Of Repentance

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READ: Luke 22:54-62

Peter went out and wept bitterly. —Luke 22:62

My husband, a self-proclaimed computer illiterate, purchased a computer to help him with his business. After giving him a few pointers, I left him alone to do some experimenting. It wasn’t long, however, before I heard a slightly panicked voice from the office: “Hey, where’s that ‘uh-oh’ button?”

What he had been looking for, of course, was the “undo” key that lets you backtrack when you’ve made a mistake. Have you ever wished for one of those in life? A provision to reverse, repair, or restore what’s been broken or damaged by sin?

After Jesus’ arrest, Peter, one of His beloved disciples, denied three times that he knew Him. Then, we read, “the Lord turned” and simply “looked at” him. Peter “went out and wept bitterly” (Luke 22:61-62). His tears were most likely tears of shame and repentance. No doubt he wished he could undo his actions. But Peter wasn’t left in his misery. After Jesus’ resurrection, He restored Peter, giving him opportunity to reaffirm his love (John 21:15-17).

When you sorrow over sin in your life, remember that God has provided a method of restoration. “If we confess our sins,” He will “forgive us” and “cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

We’re thankful, Lord, that when we fall
We can begin anew
If humbly we confess our sin,
Then turn and follow You. —Sper

The way back to God begins with a broken heart.

Bible in One Year: Hosea 5-8; Revelation 2

[pollywog]

Good Morning Mayor. Thank God for forgiveness and grace.

[pollywog]

PS... I am a day late and a dollar short!
Just realized I read and responded to Friday’s devotional...

Big Sigh! I need to wake up!

Good Morning to all!!!

Yesterday I spent the day.. *shame on me* installing Windows 7 on my desktop.What a waste of time!
I have our granddaughter Shelby coming to visit today so I need to “Get with the program” here early.

Polly

[geologist]

Fortunately for Peter, Jesus told him in
/> “Luke 22:31-32 (King James Version)

31.And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

32.But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren>>>p>

” ... Satan desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:

" ...But I have prayed for thee, ..."
O to have Jesus pray for us, that our faith not fail. Father help us in our day, in Jesus name, amen.