Devotion – Mark 16

S – But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you to Galilee; you will see him there just as he told you.’ ” 

Mark 16:7 CSB

O – Commentary:  The women were given a task. They were to go and tell Jesus’ disciples that they would be reunited with Him in Galilee. The words and Peter, unique to Mark, are significant since much of Mark’s material likely came from Peter. He was singled out not because of his preeminence among the disciples but because he was forgiven and still included in the Eleven despite his triple denial (cf. 14:66–72).

“Mark,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures

A – Peter is called out by God.  When we are in our lowest, God meets us there.  When He still believes in us that there is more, He is there.  God had a plan and a purpose for Peter and he was thinking he was done because of his denial.  We all have done stuff that brings distance from God…He closes the distance.

R – Lord, thank you that you do not want any separation from us.  You desire a relationship even when we don’t deserve it.  You forgive and restore.  Help me to accept that forgiveness and move towards you instead of away.  Let me accept your grace and peace today.