When you fail remember
God loves you more than you can imagine, even when you fail
Forgiving yourself may be the most difficult thing
The best days of your life may be after the failure…not before…if you allow God to shape the rest of your story
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.” Peter said, “Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, and even to die with you.” But Jesus said, “Peter, let me tell you something. Before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me.” Luke 22:31-34 NLT
- Failure is an event that should cause remorse but does not have to be a destiny
- Peter failed at Caesarea Philippi (Matthew 16:13-28)
- Peter failed at the last supper (John 13:6-11)
- Peter failed at Jesus’ arrest (John 18:10-11)
- Peter failed in the courtyard (Luke 22:47-62)
- Peter was restored by Jesus (Mark 16:7, John 21)
- Peter was re-commissioned by Jesus and brought thousands to Him (Acts 2:14-41)
- Failure is remedied by repentance
“Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.” 2 Corinthians 7:10 NIV
- Condemnation
- Conviction
- Consequences
- Failure is Jesus’ platform to display the glory of restoration
“When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my lambs.” Again Jesus said, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” He answered, “Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Take care of my sheep.” The third time he said to him, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was hurt because Jesus asked him the third time, “Do you love me?” He said, “Lord, you know all things; you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed my sheep.” John 21:15-17 NIV
- Failure is God’s opportunity to redeem the bad for good
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28 NIV
“…when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:32