When Hope Poured Into Peter's Heart

# 759- Today's Du-votional comes from: Mr 16:7 "But go, tell His disciples--and Peter--that He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him, as He said to you." A messenger of God has told these women the Good News. Jesus has risen from the dead! Now he instructs them to go and tell His disciples AND Peter the Good News as well. Remember, this messenger is speaking as if God were speaking. It's one of the things angels do. They are messengers. These women are given the privilege of breaking this news to the other disciples and Peter. Further, God has told them that they and the disciples will actually see Him again in Galilee! Great news! But don't miss the mercy in this statement as it concerns Peter. God makes special note of his name in His instructions to the women. God has included Peter in the same breath with the other disciples. Put yourself in Peter's shoes when the women come to relay the message. “Hey Peter, God specifically told us to pass this word on to you! Jesus is risen! God has not forgotten you! He is not holding your denial of His Son against you! You are still one of His children.” What hope poured into the heart of Peter at this moment! Friend, if you have grievously sinned against God, may this hope spring up in your heart as well. Put your name in place of Peter's here. God knows of all your denials, He knows all of your sins, and know that God still desires to have you as His child. He wants to mention you in the same breath that He mentions His disciples. He wants you in His family! Just humbly bow before Him, asking for His mercy. He is more than willing to give it.