Peter, Life, and the Future

[232 words] When Jesus looked at Simon Peter, He saw a fiery impulsive person. He made promises that he could not keep, and began works that he could not finish. He thought he could walk on the water without any problems but: “But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me” (Matthew 14:30). When they captured Jesus, Peter: “having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear” (John 18:10). Peter, even went so far as to deny Jesus after boasting that he would die before he would deny Him (Matthew 26:26-75). However, in spite of all these weaknesses, Jesus could see Peter as a diamond in the rough. After the resurrection, Jesus called upon Peter to love Him and to tend His sheep (John 21:15-17). From this time forward, Peter lived…