ShiRock - SBC & LRBC

Follow Me Again Devotional→ After all the questions, all the affirmations, and all the restoration, Jesus gave Peter the same invitation He had given at the very beginning of their relationship: 'Follow me.'   No punishment, no probation period, no list of conditions to meet first - just a fresh start and a renewed calling. Peter’s restoration is one of the most breathtaking moments in all of Scripture. Jesus did not come to him with reduced expectations or a downgraded assignment. He didn’t...

Grace Redeems Everything Devotional→ One o f the most remarkable aspects of God's character is His ability to take our greatest failures and transform them into platforms for His greatest work. This is the miracle of grace - not that it ignores what happens, but that it redeems what happens. Peter's denial could have been the end of his story. Instead, it became the foundation for his ministry. His failure taught him humility, dependence on God, and compassion for others who struggle.   The...

More Than Forgiveness Devotional→ When we think about God's response to our failures, we often focus on forgiveness - the canceling of guilt and the removal of condemnation. As beautiful and necessary as that is,  Jesus offered Peter something even more profound: THE RESTORATION OF HIS IDENTITY . Three times Jesus asked Peter the same question: 'Do you love me?'   For every denial, there was an opportunity for affirmation.  This wasn't just about clearing the record; it was about rebuilding...