1 00:00:00,170 --> 00:00:04,210 Speaker 1: That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter, It 2 00:00:04,269 --> 00:00:07,190 Speaker 1: is the Lord. When Simon Peter heard that it was 3 00:00:07,230 --> 00:00:10,170 Speaker 1: the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he 4 00:00:10,190 --> 00:00:13,070 Speaker 1: was stripped for work and threw himself into the sea. 5 00:00:14,210 --> 00:00:21,709 Speaker 1: John 21.7 Heavenly Father, despite our past regrets, our hesitations, 6 00:00:22,390 --> 00:00:25,730 Speaker 1: and the weight of our shortcomings, help us to jump 7 00:00:25,790 --> 00:00:29,800 Speaker 1: with faith into the embrace of your mercy, Lord. In 8 00:00:29,840 --> 00:00:34,340 Speaker 1: those moments when we recognize your presence, your call, your 9 00:00:34,400 --> 00:00:39,919 Speaker 1: opportunity for redemption, embolden us to not hold back. May we, 10 00:00:40,020 --> 00:00:44,290 Speaker 1: like Peter, cast aside our fears and inhibitions and leap 11 00:00:44,350 --> 00:00:48,610 Speaker 1: toward you with a heart full of faith, knowing that 12 00:00:48,630 --> 00:00:52,409 Speaker 1: your love is greater than any mistake we've made. Grant 13 00:00:52,490 --> 00:00:56,170 Speaker 1: us the courage to always move towards you, to seek 14 00:00:56,190 --> 00:01:00,510 Speaker 1: your grace. and to immerse ourselves in your transformative love. 15 00:01:01,390 --> 00:01:04,670 Speaker 1: May our leap of faith bring us closer to you, 16 00:01:05,640 --> 00:01:09,840 Speaker 1: to a life renewed and a heart restored. In the 17 00:01:09,900 --> 00:01:14,840 Speaker 1: loving name of Jesus Christ, our reason to leap. Amen. 18 00:01:17,260 --> 00:01:20,200 Speaker 1: Thank you for praying with me today. You're listening to 19 00:01:20,220 --> 00:01:23,690 Speaker 1: The Jesus Podcast. Stay engaged to be immersed in the 20 00:01:23,730 --> 00:01:28,630 Speaker 1: dramatic story of Jesus. Follow this podcast on whatever platform 21 00:01:28,670 --> 00:01:32,310 Speaker 1: you're listening to. Doing so will keep you updated, but 22 00:01:32,390 --> 00:01:36,590 Speaker 1: also help us get discovered by more people. We want 23 00:01:36,630 --> 00:01:39,790 Speaker 1: the story of Jesus to be known throughout the world. 24 00:01:40,550 --> 00:01:46,270 Speaker 1: Thanks for making that possible. Regret was the sickness that 25 00:01:46,310 --> 00:01:50,640 Speaker 1: consumed Peter, day and night. It was like a knot 26 00:01:50,660 --> 00:01:54,740 Speaker 1: in his stomach that could not be untied. The memories 27 00:01:54,860 --> 00:01:59,160 Speaker 1: of denying Jesus flashed in his mind like a nightmare. 28 00:02:00,400 --> 00:02:04,300 Speaker 1: Although Jesus was alive, he did not have the courage 29 00:02:04,340 --> 00:02:06,300 Speaker 1: to speak to him when he first appeared. 30 00:02:06,840 --> 00:02:09,700 Speaker 2: How could I possibly face Jesus after what I did? 31 00:02:10,620 --> 00:02:14,079 Speaker 1: Peter thought to himself. A gentle wind came in from 32 00:02:14,120 --> 00:02:18,079 Speaker 1: the Sea of Tiberias. Peter sat on a ledge overlooking 33 00:02:18,120 --> 00:02:23,329 Speaker 1: the waters. The sun was setting. creating a burnt hue 34 00:02:23,470 --> 00:02:27,930 Speaker 1: over the glassy horizon. It was perfect sailing weather, and 35 00:02:27,970 --> 00:02:31,989 Speaker 1: the evening was the ideal fishing time. Peter gripped the 36 00:02:32,010 --> 00:02:36,900 Speaker 1: dirt underneath him and winced. Peter once had lofty dreams 37 00:02:37,000 --> 00:02:40,720 Speaker 1: of being at Jesus' right hand, bringing the glory of 38 00:02:40,800 --> 00:02:46,459 Speaker 1: God to all Jerusalem. Those were just dreams. He knew 39 00:02:46,520 --> 00:02:52,880 Speaker 1: his place now. Peter sighed. Leave the kingdom of God 40 00:02:52,919 --> 00:02:57,180 Speaker 1: to braver souls. His whispers trailed off with the evening breeze. 41 00:02:57,760 --> 00:02:59,459 Speaker 2: Jesus would never want me. 42 00:03:01,360 --> 00:03:02,400 Speaker 1: I'm just a fisherman. 43 00:03:04,560 --> 00:03:07,820 Speaker 2: How many chances does God give people to repent and 44 00:03:07,880 --> 00:03:12,230 Speaker 2: return to him? The answer is countless. There are countless 45 00:03:12,270 --> 00:03:15,950 Speaker 2: second chances given to us through grace. The real question 46 00:03:15,990 --> 00:03:18,350 Speaker 2: for us to consider is whether or not we're willing 47 00:03:18,410 --> 00:03:22,690 Speaker 2: to receive that grace. This is the Jesus Podcast, Stories 48 00:03:22,730 --> 00:03:26,050 Speaker 2: of Redemption. If this podcast has offered any value to 49 00:03:26,090 --> 00:03:28,389 Speaker 2: your faith, share it with a friend. We want the 50 00:03:28,430 --> 00:03:31,370 Speaker 2: transformative power of the gospel to be known throughout the world. 51 00:03:32,220 --> 00:03:35,320 Speaker 2: So far, we have followed Peter on a heart-wrenching journey. 52 00:03:35,760 --> 00:03:38,220 Speaker 2: He is paralyzed by his shame, unable to pick up 53 00:03:38,260 --> 00:03:41,820 Speaker 2: his feet and run into Jesus' arms. Shame is a 54 00:03:41,860 --> 00:03:44,830 Speaker 2: heavy burden to bear, and Peter doesn't believe he's worthy 55 00:03:44,870 --> 00:03:47,850 Speaker 2: to receive the grace of God. This episode is part 56 00:03:48,070 --> 00:03:51,930 Speaker 2: one of Peter's restoration back to Jesus. At the beginning 57 00:03:51,950 --> 00:03:55,100 Speaker 2: of this episode, Peter is still wallowing in regret. Will 58 00:03:55,160 --> 00:03:57,320 Speaker 2: he be able to pick himself out of this rut? 59 00:03:57,880 --> 00:04:00,180 Speaker 2: Let's find out now. Stay for the end, and we'll 60 00:04:00,220 --> 00:04:04,360 Speaker 2: unpack themes of regret, disappointment, and inaction. Let's begin. 61 00:04:06,500 --> 00:04:09,450 Speaker 1: Peter stood and dragged his feet back to the house 62 00:04:09,550 --> 00:04:14,250 Speaker 1: where Nathaniel, Thomas, James, and John were polishing their fisherman's tools. 63 00:04:15,150 --> 00:04:18,390 Speaker 1: Without a word, Peter gathered some of the newly mended nets, 64 00:04:19,130 --> 00:04:22,750 Speaker 1: a lamp, and two pieces of bread, and walked out 65 00:04:22,790 --> 00:04:28,920 Speaker 1: the door. Peter, where are you going? John shouted. Peter 66 00:04:29,240 --> 00:04:34,580 Speaker 1: didn't look back. I'm going fishing, he yelled back. It's 67 00:04:34,640 --> 00:04:38,140 Speaker 1: all I'm good for. The others stopped what they were doing, 68 00:04:38,880 --> 00:04:42,890 Speaker 1: gathered some more supplies, and ran after Peter. They knew 69 00:04:42,930 --> 00:04:46,220 Speaker 1: better than to let him go alone. A depressed man 70 00:04:46,279 --> 00:04:51,140 Speaker 1: alone on the open waters was a bad idea. Peter 71 00:04:51,200 --> 00:04:55,040 Speaker 1: barely acknowledged them. He was lost in a sea of 72 00:04:55,080 --> 00:04:58,880 Speaker 1: his own thoughts. The five pushed the boat out and 73 00:04:58,940 --> 00:05:03,310 Speaker 1: let out the sails. The wind caught it immediately, and 74 00:05:03,370 --> 00:05:07,290 Speaker 1: Peter took hold of the tiller. Once they were sufficiently out, 75 00:05:07,990 --> 00:05:10,229 Speaker 1: they cast their nets out for a catch on the 76 00:05:10,270 --> 00:05:14,190 Speaker 1: left side of the boat. Peter stared blankly into the 77 00:05:14,230 --> 00:05:19,349 Speaker 1: dark water, reflecting the faint lamplight. Memories of Jesus returned 78 00:05:19,370 --> 00:05:26,910 Speaker 1: to him. Pleasant memories, terrifying memories, confusing memories. He thought 79 00:05:26,950 --> 00:05:29,810 Speaker 1: about when he walked on the water and sank beneath 80 00:05:29,830 --> 00:05:36,010 Speaker 1: the waves. Jesus caught him. Jesus always caught him. Peter 81 00:05:36,050 --> 00:05:38,409 Speaker 1: was not known as a man of wisdom or tact. 82 00:05:39,550 --> 00:05:43,690 Speaker 1: His brashness and inability to think before he spoke had 83 00:05:43,810 --> 00:05:48,760 Speaker 1: always gotten him into trouble. But with Jesus, Peter always 84 00:05:48,920 --> 00:05:53,080 Speaker 1: felt better, like there was more potential within him than 85 00:05:53,100 --> 00:05:57,170 Speaker 1: he could ever imagine. Even though he eventually fell under 86 00:05:57,190 --> 00:06:01,570 Speaker 1: the waves, Peter still walked on the water. How many 87 00:06:01,610 --> 00:06:07,250 Speaker 1: people could say that? Hours passed, and there were still 88 00:06:07,350 --> 00:06:11,060 Speaker 1: no fish tugging at the net. They shifted locations several 89 00:06:11,120 --> 00:06:18,000 Speaker 1: times to no avail. They cast, tugged, recast, and repeat. Nothing. 90 00:06:19,120 --> 00:06:22,740 Speaker 1: The others barely noticed the time passing. They were too 91 00:06:22,779 --> 00:06:27,880 Speaker 1: caught up in laughter, sharing memories of Jesus, and dreaming 92 00:06:28,060 --> 00:06:32,650 Speaker 1: about the future. However, for Peter, each moment without fish 93 00:06:33,230 --> 00:06:36,990 Speaker 1: was another affirmation of his failure to do the right thing. 94 00:06:38,130 --> 00:06:41,960 Speaker 1: Peter pressed his forehead against the side of the boat. Ugh. 95 00:06:42,560 --> 00:06:44,760 Speaker 2: I can't even fish, he groaned. 96 00:06:45,180 --> 00:06:48,080 Speaker 1: What good am I? Peter lay on some of the 97 00:06:48,120 --> 00:06:52,430 Speaker 1: broken nets and looked at the starlit sky. His jaw 98 00:06:52,610 --> 00:06:55,270 Speaker 1: quivered slightly and his throat tightened. 99 00:06:55,730 --> 00:06:56,760 Speaker 2: What good am I? 100 00:06:57,110 --> 00:07:00,890 Speaker 1: He whispered again. The others, wanting to give Peter space 101 00:07:00,930 --> 00:07:05,590 Speaker 1: without leaving him totally alone, continued to cast and recast 102 00:07:05,670 --> 00:07:10,840 Speaker 1: the nets. Eventually, they gave up hope. Peter remembered the 103 00:07:10,880 --> 00:07:15,080 Speaker 1: first time he witnessed the graciousness of Jesus. He had 104 00:07:15,120 --> 00:07:19,120 Speaker 1: fished all night and caught nothing. Yet Jesus wanted to 105 00:07:19,180 --> 00:07:23,370 Speaker 1: go out for a catch anyway. Peter obeyed. That day 106 00:07:23,430 --> 00:07:27,450 Speaker 1: they caught more fish than their boat could handle. Peter 107 00:07:27,510 --> 00:07:30,570 Speaker 1: remembered the feeling of shame he felt in Jesus' presence. 108 00:07:31,570 --> 00:07:34,990 Speaker 1: He was a lonely fisherman. What right did he have 109 00:07:35,030 --> 00:07:38,730 Speaker 1: to stand before the Son of God? Yet, even so, 110 00:07:40,160 --> 00:07:45,040 Speaker 1: Jesus accepted him and gave him purpose. Peter closed his 111 00:07:45,240 --> 00:07:47,520 Speaker 1: eyes and let the boat gently rock him to sleep. 112 00:07:48,640 --> 00:07:52,600 Speaker 1: The sound of creaking wood and splashing water was a 113 00:07:52,660 --> 00:07:58,280 Speaker 1: familiar lullaby. That night, Peter dreamt of Jesus. He remembered 114 00:07:58,300 --> 00:08:01,240 Speaker 1: the smile on his face when he hurled in that 115 00:08:01,360 --> 00:08:05,920 Speaker 1: large catch. He remembered the flashes of Jesus' glory on 116 00:08:05,940 --> 00:08:10,780 Speaker 1: the mountain of transfiguration, and Peter's heart of hearts He 117 00:08:10,900 --> 00:08:14,560 Speaker 1: longed to be restored to his side once again. But 118 00:08:14,600 --> 00:08:20,440 Speaker 1: there was still too much shame holding him captive. Dawn 119 00:08:20,540 --> 00:08:23,700 Speaker 1: broke over the glassy water, and Peter awoke to the 120 00:08:23,760 --> 00:08:28,730 Speaker 1: sound of gulls flying overhead. Morning's first light gently touched 121 00:08:28,770 --> 00:08:33,130 Speaker 1: his cheek, prompting him to rise and turn his face 122 00:08:33,309 --> 00:08:37,370 Speaker 1: toward the sun. He breathed deeply, filling his lungs with 123 00:08:37,410 --> 00:08:40,760 Speaker 1: the fresh morning air. and began pulling in the empty 124 00:08:40,840 --> 00:08:45,280 Speaker 1: nets from the water. The others awoke and helped. Groggy 125 00:08:45,620 --> 00:08:49,400 Speaker 1: and discouraged, they grabbed the paddles and started rowing back 126 00:08:49,440 --> 00:08:53,530 Speaker 1: to shore. As they drew closer to the shore, a 127 00:08:53,630 --> 00:08:57,309 Speaker 1: figure silhouetted by the sun called out to them from 128 00:08:57,330 --> 00:08:57,710 Speaker 1: the beach. 129 00:08:58,510 --> 00:08:59,150 Speaker 2: My children! 130 00:08:59,970 --> 00:09:03,910 Speaker 1: The voice called out. Did you catch any fish? Expecting 131 00:09:03,970 --> 00:09:06,739 Speaker 1: him to be a fellow fisherman or a beggar wanting 132 00:09:06,790 --> 00:09:11,959 Speaker 1: some food, Peter yelled back, No! He was short and irritated. 133 00:09:12,720 --> 00:09:16,320 Speaker 2: Try casting your nets on the other side of the boat! 134 00:09:16,920 --> 00:09:20,719 Speaker 1: The man shouted back to them. The five disciples rolled 135 00:09:20,760 --> 00:09:25,400 Speaker 1: their eyes. They were tired and discouraged. But perhaps this 136 00:09:25,460 --> 00:09:30,059 Speaker 1: man knew something they didn't. Perhaps the tides had shifted somehow. 137 00:09:31,220 --> 00:09:35,780 Speaker 1: So they unenthusiastically cast their nets on the right side 138 00:09:35,820 --> 00:09:40,110 Speaker 1: of the boat. The water was flat And still, they 139 00:09:40,170 --> 00:09:44,860 Speaker 1: waited in silence for something to happen, mostly expecting nothing. 140 00:09:45,679 --> 00:09:50,520 Speaker 1: A few moments passed, and Peter was growing frustrated. Just 141 00:09:50,600 --> 00:09:52,720 Speaker 1: as he was about to grab the nets to pull 142 00:09:52,740 --> 00:09:56,080 Speaker 1: them back in, he could hear the sound of tugging rope. 143 00:09:57,040 --> 00:10:00,500 Speaker 1: The men stood back as the nets stiffened. and pulled 144 00:10:00,559 --> 00:10:03,280 Speaker 1: against the side of the boat. The side of the 145 00:10:03,320 --> 00:10:06,120 Speaker 1: boat began to lean to the right, and the men 146 00:10:06,220 --> 00:10:08,920 Speaker 1: leaped for the nets, trying to pull them back in. 147 00:10:10,370 --> 00:10:14,290 Speaker 1: John shouted. The nets were ripping from the sheer weight 148 00:10:14,429 --> 00:10:18,990 Speaker 1: of fish. Anxious laughter came upon them. as they struggled 149 00:10:19,050 --> 00:10:22,460 Speaker 1: to pull them back into the boat. When they finally 150 00:10:22,580 --> 00:10:26,860 Speaker 1: heaved the catch in, they were overcome with weary excitement. 151 00:10:27,740 --> 00:10:30,820 Speaker 1: John turned to the shore to thank the man. He 152 00:10:30,900 --> 00:10:35,120 Speaker 1: placed his hands over his forehead to see clearer. That's 153 00:10:35,179 --> 00:10:38,950 Speaker 1: when John's jaw nearly fell to his feet. It's him, 154 00:10:39,160 --> 00:10:42,929 Speaker 1: John said with excited breath. It's the Lord. Peter stood 155 00:10:43,030 --> 00:10:46,750 Speaker 1: over the bow and squinted for focus. On the shore, 156 00:10:47,070 --> 00:10:51,900 Speaker 1: waving to Peter, was Jesus, the rays of dawn's light 157 00:10:51,980 --> 00:10:55,679 Speaker 1: behind him. This was the third time Jesus had appeared 158 00:10:55,760 --> 00:10:58,860 Speaker 1: to Peter. Was he going to remain stuck in shame 159 00:10:59,120 --> 00:11:02,700 Speaker 1: for a third time? Peter took a few steps back 160 00:11:02,920 --> 00:11:06,780 Speaker 1: and paused. He looked down at his feet, thinking about 161 00:11:06,900 --> 00:11:10,070 Speaker 1: all the times he had missed the opportunity to embrace Jesus. 162 00:11:11,090 --> 00:11:16,410 Speaker 1: He looked forward. Jesus was there, smile beaming like the sunrise, 163 00:11:16,929 --> 00:11:21,130 Speaker 1: beckoning him to come Peter drew a deep breath and 164 00:11:21,190 --> 00:11:26,170 Speaker 1: tightened his fist. What was the resurrection for if mistakes 165 00:11:26,270 --> 00:11:30,890 Speaker 1: kept him down? Peter looked ahead, planted his feet, and 166 00:11:31,050 --> 00:11:36,270 Speaker 1: threw away his inhibitions. He sprinted forward, leaping out and 167 00:11:36,410 --> 00:11:39,590 Speaker 1: diving into the water. He pulled at the water and 168 00:11:39,730 --> 00:11:43,810 Speaker 1: kicked with his might, desperate to get to Jesus. He 169 00:11:43,870 --> 00:11:47,910 Speaker 1: wasn't going to hide in shame anymore. He refused to 170 00:11:47,970 --> 00:11:52,500 Speaker 1: allow regret to anchor him any longer. He needed Jesus. 171 00:11:53,320 --> 00:11:57,819 Speaker 1: Peter swam with all his might, not wanting to waste 172 00:11:58,340 --> 00:12:04,760 Speaker 1: another moment. There is something sad about this ineffectual and 173 00:12:04,870 --> 00:12:08,490 Speaker 1: half-hearted return to fishing. I don't know, it really sits 174 00:12:08,530 --> 00:12:11,950 Speaker 1: with me. After everything the disciples had seen and done, 175 00:12:12,340 --> 00:12:15,380 Speaker 1: there seems to be this sigh of defeat followed by 176 00:12:15,580 --> 00:12:19,200 Speaker 1: aimlessly throwing their nets out again. This sad image is 177 00:12:19,260 --> 00:12:22,020 Speaker 1: important to pay attention to because I think it's where 178 00:12:22,059 --> 00:12:26,260 Speaker 1: many of us find ourselves as believers. Like the disciples, 179 00:12:26,420 --> 00:12:29,130 Speaker 1: there's this arch that many of us have to begin 180 00:12:29,230 --> 00:12:33,530 Speaker 1: to follow Jesus. We initially begin with excitement, curiosity, and 181 00:12:33,570 --> 00:12:36,410 Speaker 1: we're willing to take risks because it's new and exciting. 182 00:12:37,110 --> 00:12:41,230 Speaker 1: Then we transfer to intimacy, relationship, and growth with Jesus. 183 00:12:41,990 --> 00:12:45,569 Speaker 1: But before we can fully step into our calling, before 184 00:12:45,610 --> 00:12:47,820 Speaker 1: we can find hope for the future and dreams for 185 00:12:47,860 --> 00:12:51,660 Speaker 1: what's ahead, many of us go through a rut. If 186 00:12:51,720 --> 00:12:53,780 Speaker 1: our faith is like running a race, then this point 187 00:12:53,820 --> 00:12:57,380 Speaker 1: in time is what runners call the wall. Hitting the 188 00:12:57,420 --> 00:13:00,620 Speaker 1: wall in a marathon usually happens right around the middle, 189 00:13:01,059 --> 00:13:03,199 Speaker 1: where people feel like they need to give up, they 190 00:13:03,260 --> 00:13:06,480 Speaker 1: can't keep going. They can physically do it, but there's 191 00:13:06,520 --> 00:13:10,090 Speaker 1: a mental hurdle for them to overcome. This rut can 192 00:13:10,110 --> 00:13:12,709 Speaker 1: be caused by many things. It can be slipping back 193 00:13:12,730 --> 00:13:16,190 Speaker 1: into a past sin, or it could be suffering. For Peter, 194 00:13:16,290 --> 00:13:18,670 Speaker 1: it was a few things. One, he made a fool 195 00:13:18,710 --> 00:13:21,570 Speaker 1: out of himself. He fell asleep when Jesus told him 196 00:13:21,630 --> 00:13:24,320 Speaker 1: to pray. He cut off a man's ear and Jesus 197 00:13:24,380 --> 00:13:27,080 Speaker 1: had to put it back together. He retreated and ran 198 00:13:27,160 --> 00:13:30,740 Speaker 1: when Jesus needed him most. He denied Jesus three times, 199 00:13:30,880 --> 00:13:33,939 Speaker 1: and now he has been unable to pick himself up 200 00:13:34,340 --> 00:13:37,200 Speaker 1: and follow after Jesus and receive the new life that's 201 00:13:37,240 --> 00:13:40,310 Speaker 1: ahead of him. Luke 22 tells us that right as 202 00:13:40,350 --> 00:13:43,510 Speaker 1: he was denying Jesus a third time, he locked eyes 203 00:13:43,550 --> 00:13:46,990 Speaker 1: with him. Could you imagine that type of shame? So, 204 00:13:47,230 --> 00:13:50,270 Speaker 1: right now Peter's hitting a wall. His journey is not 205 00:13:50,350 --> 00:13:53,830 Speaker 1: unlike many of ours. We see, we believe, we follow, 206 00:13:53,870 --> 00:13:57,030 Speaker 1: we celebrate, and we dream of a beautiful future, never 207 00:13:57,170 --> 00:14:00,290 Speaker 1: actually factoring in that hardship is a normal part of life. 208 00:14:00,790 --> 00:14:04,340 Speaker 1: Trials hit, and so sometimes we shrink back, we retreat. 209 00:14:04,850 --> 00:14:07,790 Speaker 1: We deny what we had just been so excited about 210 00:14:07,809 --> 00:14:10,210 Speaker 1: in the first place. In these times of doubt, we 211 00:14:10,230 --> 00:14:13,109 Speaker 1: can feel vulnerable, so we keep ourselves safe by keeping 212 00:14:13,190 --> 00:14:16,200 Speaker 1: our faith hidden from others. And after this crisis of 213 00:14:16,250 --> 00:14:18,579 Speaker 1: faith occurs in us, we return to the comforts of 214 00:14:18,679 --> 00:14:22,359 Speaker 1: our old mundane and ineffectual habits. For Peter's case, it 215 00:14:22,380 --> 00:14:26,280 Speaker 1: was fishing. But this is all a divine moment orchestrated 216 00:14:26,340 --> 00:14:29,420 Speaker 1: by God himself. Do you remember what Peter was doing 217 00:14:29,460 --> 00:14:30,880 Speaker 1: when he first met Jesus? 218 00:14:31,340 --> 00:14:34,110 Speaker 2: He was fishing. Going back to fishing is an admission 219 00:14:34,150 --> 00:14:36,600 Speaker 2: of defeat for Peter. This is something many of us 220 00:14:36,650 --> 00:14:39,180 Speaker 2: do when we are hiding in shame. We return to 221 00:14:39,320 --> 00:14:43,220 Speaker 2: safe yet ultimately fruitless endeavors. Or perhaps it's leaning on 222 00:14:43,260 --> 00:14:46,620 Speaker 2: bad habits again, going back to an unhealthy or toxic relationship, 223 00:14:47,180 --> 00:14:51,480 Speaker 2: or indulging in selfish ambitions. There is safety and predictability 224 00:14:51,520 --> 00:14:55,760 Speaker 2: in the monotonous, the sinful, the indulging. For Peter, there's 225 00:14:55,850 --> 00:14:58,750 Speaker 2: safety and predictability in the monotonous casting of the nets, 226 00:14:59,250 --> 00:15:01,920 Speaker 2: even if you weren't catching anything. So here Peter is, 227 00:15:02,120 --> 00:15:05,380 Speaker 2: right back where he started. Then Jesus calls out to him. 228 00:15:05,960 --> 00:15:08,720 Speaker 2: Peter casts the net and immediately it's filled with fish. 229 00:15:09,480 --> 00:15:13,240 Speaker 2: Jesus is recreating the miracle that initially brought Peter to 230 00:15:13,320 --> 00:15:16,810 Speaker 2: repentance in the first place. You see, when Jesus first 231 00:15:16,850 --> 00:15:20,710 Speaker 2: called Peter, Peter was skeptical of Jesus's nature. He was 232 00:15:20,750 --> 00:15:23,790 Speaker 2: doubtful that Jesus was who he said he was. But really, 233 00:15:23,910 --> 00:15:27,010 Speaker 2: Peter was caught in a cycle of shame and brokenness. 234 00:15:27,370 --> 00:15:30,890 Speaker 2: But when Jesus helped Peter catch an entire boat full 235 00:15:30,930 --> 00:15:35,340 Speaker 2: of fish, Peter fell onto his knees and he said, 236 00:15:36,020 --> 00:15:39,920 Speaker 2: Peter's first moment of repentance with Jesus was inspired by 237 00:15:39,960 --> 00:15:43,640 Speaker 2: this miraculous catch of fish. Jesus right now is setting 238 00:15:43,680 --> 00:15:47,040 Speaker 2: the stage for Peter. He's recreating the miracle that initially 239 00:15:47,100 --> 00:15:50,040 Speaker 2: brought him to repentance. In order for Peter to be 240 00:15:50,080 --> 00:15:52,609 Speaker 2: brought out of a place of shame, Peter needs to 241 00:15:52,650 --> 00:15:55,930 Speaker 2: be reminded of the simple goodness of the embrace of Jesus. 242 00:15:56,410 --> 00:15:59,300 Speaker 2: Jesus is communicating to Peter that it is safe to 243 00:15:59,360 --> 00:16:02,220 Speaker 2: come near and that shame doesn't need to keep him 244 00:16:02,280 --> 00:16:05,300 Speaker 2: at a distance. So will Peter take the invitation and 245 00:16:05,400 --> 00:16:08,640 Speaker 2: jump right in? Jesus has appeared to Peter twice now, 246 00:16:08,820 --> 00:16:11,480 Speaker 2: and both times he hasn't ran to him, he hasn't 247 00:16:11,540 --> 00:16:14,220 Speaker 2: flocked to his presence, he hasn't bowed a knee and 248 00:16:14,340 --> 00:16:18,040 Speaker 2: asked for forgiveness. But will he do it now? Our 249 00:16:18,110 --> 00:16:22,450 Speaker 2: episode ends with Peter leaping into the water. This impulsive 250 00:16:22,490 --> 00:16:25,970 Speaker 2: plunge into the water signifies a moment of decision for him, 251 00:16:26,450 --> 00:16:29,790 Speaker 2: a refusal to be paralyzed by past failures. His swim 252 00:16:29,830 --> 00:16:33,630 Speaker 2: towards Jesus is symbolic of our own spiritual journey towards God, 253 00:16:34,100 --> 00:16:36,940 Speaker 2: where we must actively choose to move past our shame 254 00:16:37,000 --> 00:16:40,660 Speaker 2: and guilt to embrace his grace and forgiveness. In our 255 00:16:40,720 --> 00:16:44,160 Speaker 2: moments of failure and despair, remember that these experiences do 256 00:16:44,200 --> 00:16:47,170 Speaker 2: not define us. Like Peter, we have a Savior who 257 00:16:47,270 --> 00:16:50,620 Speaker 2: meets us where we are and offers us restoration. He 258 00:16:50,680 --> 00:16:54,780 Speaker 2: is giving us the invitation to make that leap. Let 259 00:16:54,830 --> 00:16:58,410 Speaker 2: us be inspired by Peter's bold move towards Jesus, reminding 260 00:16:58,470 --> 00:17:01,830 Speaker 2: us to cast aside our shame and hesitations and wholeheartedly 261 00:17:01,890 --> 00:17:05,830 Speaker 2: pursue the one who offers true redemption and purpose. In 262 00:17:05,869 --> 00:17:09,010 Speaker 2: our next episode, Peter's restoration will be complete and a 263 00:17:09,070 --> 00:17:12,280 Speaker 2: new era of power will be ushered in. Thanks for 264 00:17:12,320 --> 00:17:15,060 Speaker 2: joining us for the Jesus Podcast. You know what to do. 265 00:17:15,680 --> 00:17:19,209 Speaker 2: Make sure to follow, subscribe, and share this podcast so 266 00:17:19,250 --> 00:17:22,080 Speaker 2: that everyone can experience the joy of Jesus. 267 00:17:22,580 --> 00:17:23,160 Speaker 1: See you next time.