Who would roll away the large stone to allow them access into the grave? Very early in the morning, a group of women made their way to Jesusâ tomb. Shocked, they found the stone rolled away. An angel instructed them to tell the disciples â and Peter â that Jesus would meet them in Galilee just as He had promised (Mark 16).
Why did the angel specifically mention Peterâs name? Impetuous Peter â always running off at the mouth and making grandiose promises. After all, didnât he fervently avow that, even if everyone else rejected Jesus, he would never disown Him? (Matthew 26:35).
Yet, a few short hours later, he denied even knowing the One he had promised to defend to the death â three times. Big promises, little performance.
But the angel mentioned Peter by name. Be certain that the one whose confidence was crushed, whose shame ran deep, whose self-recrimination threatened to overwhelm â be sure to let him know that Jesus wants to see him again.
No matter how you might have denied Jesus, His love will restore your shattered heart, His forgiveness will wash away all shame, and He longs to meet with you again. His arms are open, and He calls you by name. His forgiveness promises a new beginning.
