He Learned From the Master - Conclusion of Further Proof of Forgiveness

 Jesus thus confirmed that Peter was still useful to him and to his Father.  Peter would play a valuable role in the congregation uder  Christ's direction.  What powerful proof of Jesus' full forgiveness!  Surely that mercy touched Peter and he took it to heart.

Peter faithfully carried out his assignment for many years  He strengthened his brothers as Jesus had commanded on the eve of His death.  Peter worked kindly and patiently at shepherding and feeding Christ's followers. The man called Simon came  to live up t the name that Jesus had given  him-Peter, or Rock-by becoming a steady, strong reliable force for good in the congregation. Much evidence to that effect is found in the two warm, personal letters Peter wrote  that became valuable books of the Bible.  Those letters show, too, that Peter never forgot the lesson he had learned from Jesus about forgiveness. -  READ 1 PETER 3:8, 9; 4:8.

May we learn that lesson as well.  Do we daily ask God's forgiveness for our many errors? Do we then accept tht forgiveness and believe its power to  cleans us? And do we extend forgiveness to those around us?  If we do, we will imitate the faith of Peter - and the mercy of his Master.

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