"Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord,
to whom shall we go?Thou hast the words
of eternal life."
I posted on this verse back in March, but for some reason it is on my mind and heart again. Hopefully with some fresh insight. I am sure you have heard someone at some point say, "The only sure thing is death and taxes." You know I have to partially agree with that statement. To date the current death rate is one per person, guaranteed. As for taxes? Up, up and away! The part I don't agree with is, "the only sure thing." Peter here is responding to Jesus when He asks them, are you going to leave me too? See the march post for a little background on what Jesus had just taught on. Basically He just finished saying, He is the only way to Heaven. To be honest, i have tried many things in this life. Most, if not all of them are a let down in some way. Your probably saying right now, wow Bob, what a downer. Not really. It all makes perfect sense. You see, God set this whole thing up so that nothing would satisfy like His love and a personal relationship with Him. Remember, this is the fallen world. At creation, the garden was perfect with no let downs. God walked with Adam in the garden in the cool of the day and all was right. What happened? Sin entered the world through one man's choice. The rest, as they say, is history. Truly though, Knowing God is the only real deal in life. Yes we have responsibilities and things we like doing etc. I'm not talking about that. I'm talking about the deepest part of your existence being satisfied completely. Once you come to realize that Jesus death on the cross was the ultimate act of love for you and I, it all makes perfect sense. The other things just don't mean as much anymore. They don't touch you at the core. Peter knew from the short time he had spent with Jesus, that something was different about Him. Something was special. Though Peter would later on deny Him three times, Christ still came to Him and reassured him of His love for Him. That's what I call a sure thing. Yes there have been times in this life I have blamed God, directed God, cursed the day, you name it. Thankfully though, His grace and mercy came beside me and allowed those nail pierced hands to rest on my shoulder and reassure me, just who He is. Also to wrap those loving arms around me to give me rest. That's the only sure thing. You might say Jesus works for you, Bob, but me, I don't need anyone or anything. That is fine too. In the end there can only be one truth, and we will all find out on that day when we stand before Him. Man I hope that day is soon. So be encouraged this weekend and really think about it. What is the only sure thing?
Bob
to whom shall we go?Thou hast the words
of eternal life."
I posted on this verse back in March, but for some reason it is on my mind and heart again. Hopefully with some fresh insight. I am sure you have heard someone at some point say, "The only sure thing is death and taxes." You know I have to partially agree with that statement. To date the current death rate is one per person, guaranteed. As for taxes? Up, up and away! The part I don't agree with is, "the only sure thing." Peter here is responding to Jesus when He asks them, are you going to leave me too? See the march post for a little background on what Jesus had just taught on. Basically He just finished saying, He is the only way to Heaven. To be honest, i have tried many things in this life. Most, if not all of them are a let down in some way. Your probably saying right now, wow Bob, what a downer. Not really. It all makes perfect sense. You see, God set this whole thing up so that nothing would satisfy like His love and a personal relationship with Him. Remember, this is the fallen world. At creation, the garden was perfect with no let downs. God walked with Adam in the garden in the cool of the day and all was right. What happened? Sin entered the world through one man's choice. The rest, as they say, is history. Truly though, Knowing God is the only real deal in life. Yes we have responsibilities and things we like doing etc. I'm not talking about that. I'm talking about the deepest part of your existence being satisfied completely. Once you come to realize that Jesus death on the cross was the ultimate act of love for you and I, it all makes perfect sense. The other things just don't mean as much anymore. They don't touch you at the core. Peter knew from the short time he had spent with Jesus, that something was different about Him. Something was special. Though Peter would later on deny Him three times, Christ still came to Him and reassured him of His love for Him. That's what I call a sure thing. Yes there have been times in this life I have blamed God, directed God, cursed the day, you name it. Thankfully though, His grace and mercy came beside me and allowed those nail pierced hands to rest on my shoulder and reassure me, just who He is. Also to wrap those loving arms around me to give me rest. That's the only sure thing. You might say Jesus works for you, Bob, but me, I don't need anyone or anything. That is fine too. In the end there can only be one truth, and we will all find out on that day when we stand before Him. Man I hope that day is soon. So be encouraged this weekend and really think about it. What is the only sure thing?
Bob
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