The Look
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The Look
We’ve most likely all experienced “The Look”. It comes when we’ve flubbed — big time. No words need to be said. We just get “The Look”. “The Look” speaks for itself. Whether it’s from a parent, teacher, employer, or friend, we get the message — loud and clear.
“The Look” probably says more than any long lecture ever could. It sure worked with Peter. Peter had been so sure he had the character and strength to stand up for Jesus in prison and even death. Jesus told Peter he would deny Him three times before the cock crowed.
When Jesus’ words came true a few hours later, it still didn’t dawn on Peter — until he got “The Look”. We read in Luke 22:61-62,
And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had told him, “Before a cock crows today, you will deny Me three times.”
And he went outside and wept bitterly.
We, too, have denied Jesus — like Peter. It might have been in words, as it was with Peter. It might have been by our silence, when we know we should have spoken up, instead of cowering in fear. Or, we might even have denied Jesus by our actions. When we insist on living in a sinful manner that tells the world we’re not trusting Jesus enough to live in the same manner as Jesus lived, our actions are denying our Lord.
Have we wept bitterly over our denial?
We need to be like Peter. He did not wallow in his pathetic failure and just feel sorry for himself. Peter looked to his Lord and remembered that Jesus still is and always will be Lord of lords, King of kings, and God of gods.
Peter remembered the love of Jesus and repented of his denial. Then Peter remembered the forgiveness and salvation that Jesus always longs to give each and every one of us.
In the strength of those eternal truths, Peter went on to live a life of true devotion and real courage for the Lord. Peter’s preaching eventually led to his death — tradition says he was crucified upside down for his faith.
All of God’s word gives us “The Look” that shows how we, too, have denied our Lord. Like Peter, we need to turn back to Jesus in repentance, accept His loving forgiveness, and let His word strengthen us to live the rest of our lives in a stronger faith.
God will always be there to lift us up when we fall. We should not refuse His help.
As our Lord helps us up day after day, we will say, “Hallelujah! Jesus is my Lord and Savior forever.”
Love,
Margaret
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A Christian devotional to glorify the LORD of lords and GOD of gods.
Pray for our country.
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The LORD made this day, let us rejoice and be glad in Him.
Psalm 118:24
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The word of the LORD is tried;
He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Psalm 18:30
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Sing for joy in the LORD, O you righteous ones;
Praise is becoming to the upright.
Psalm 33:1
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How blessed are those who dwell in Thy house!
They are ever praising Thee.
Psalm 84:4
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Just as a father has compassion on his children,
So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
Psalm 103:13
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O give thanks to the LORD, for He is good;
For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
Psalm 107:1
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Glory in His holy name;
Let the heart of those who seek the LORD be glad.
Psalm 105:3
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Not that I have already obtained it, or have already become perfect, but I press on in order that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:12
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