John 21

Simon Peter is a brash, bold, and even comical character amongst the twelve apostles. He was often first to shoot off his mouth, and therefore first to be embarrassed, blessed, or exposed for his bad motives. When the chips were down for Jesus, though, he ran. He denied even knowing Christ. In this passage, we see that Christ even saves us from our past mistakes and has the power and will to help his people when we fall! The risen Christ restores the repentant and recommissions them to service; repent, take heart, take comfort, and feed his sheep!