Joshua 11:1-12:24; Isaiah 8:5-9:7; Luke 24:13-35
He (Peter) said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. John 21:17
Many of us appreciate Peter because we see in him so much of ourselves. Oftentimes he was outspoken, overly self-confident and hasty and these things led him into difficult circumstances. His zeal may sometimes have been misplaced yet what is not in doubt is his underlying love for the Lord. Despite all his mistakes there was a real love for Christ. That love, coupled with the energising power of the Holy Spirit given at Pentecost, would turn him into a powerful man for God. May love for the Lord drive us forward today! —Philip A. Kaye
I love Thee because, Thou hast first loved me,
And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree. —Wm. R. Featherstone