06/09/2026
"Your past may always remind you, but it does not define you in the eyes of God." — Andy Stanley
Peter knew what it was like to be reminded of his past. After denying Jesus three times, he returned to the familiar waters of fishing, carrying the weight of failure and regret. But in John 21, Jesus met him right there on the shore—not with condemnation, but with grace.
Three times Jesus asked Peter, "Do you love me?" Not to shame him, but to restore him. Peter's failure was not the end of his story. Jesus reminded him that his past did not define him—his relationship with Christ did.
The same is true for us. We all have moments we'd rather forget, but Jesus is in the business of redemption. He meets us in our brokenness, restores what has been lost, and calls us forward into His purpose.
Your past may remind you, but it doesn't define you. Jesus does.