The Great Comeback

From: Our Daily Bread Ministries

Acts 4:13 "Observing the boldness of Peter and John (filled with the Holy Spirit) and perceiving them to be ordinary men, they were amazed, and they recognized them as the companions of Jesus." 

Occasionally, we need a comeback. We need to correct wrong directions or compensate for wrong decisions. In those times, we have an example in Peter. He had failure written all over him. First, he nearly drowned when his faith faltered. (Matthew 14:30) Then he said things that were so wrong Jesus called him "Satan." (16:22-23). And when Jesus needed Peter the most, he denied that he even knew Him. (26:74)

But that’s not the end of the story. In the power of the Spirit, Peter made a comeback. On the Day of Pentecost, he preached and 3,000 people came to faith in Christ. (Acts 2:14,41) Peter returned to effectiveness because his faith was renewed, he guarded what he said, and he stood up for Jesus.

Struggling? If Peter can come back, so can you.