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Simon Peter asked, 
"Lord, where are you going?"

And Jesus replied,
"You can't go with me now, but you will follow me later.

"But why can't I come now, Lord?" he asked.
"I'm ready to die for you."

Jesus answered, "Die for me? 
I tell you the truth, Peter - before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me.
Dont let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Fathers home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you?
John 13:36-14:2 NLT
Peter is so "out there" and lets us know what's happening in his head. His heart and intent is right there with Jesus wanting to make a difference, wanting to save the saviour. 
Yet, just like me, he won't make it to the end of the day without not meeting his own commitment to Jesus. With Peter it's a big "out there" thing, for me it might be thoughts or attitudes or choices that don't match my commitment to Jesus. 
And just as he is with Peter, Jesus is right there with Grace.
"I've got you covered.
I've got space for you. 
You're already fully accepted.
There's more coming and it's going to be great. 
I've got you"
#grace
#accepted
#dearlyloved
#easter
#itssaturdaybutsundayiscoming
#thenowandthenotyet
#comeasyouarethereisspaceforyou

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