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Friends,
Last Saturday some of our men gathered for a retreat at George Fox University. Our speaker, Brian Craker, helped us to see how God can change the story of our lives from one of disappointment and defeat, to one of flourishing vitality. We looked at the life of Gideon, a young lad from the most insignificant family, clan, and tribe. God called and used Gideon in a mighty way. We may see ourselves as small and insignificant too, but God can change the narrative of our lives.
God is always making things new; this is the good news of the gospel. We can see new things coming forth in the lives of the disciples when Jesus appears to them and transforms the narrative of defeat to one of redemption. This week we will see how Jesus does this with Peter, on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, when he gives Peter a threefold commission to love Him by “feeding” the people whom God has placed in his care. Peter’s self-defeating narrative is radically changed by this encounter.
The self-defeating narrative of our lives can also be changed. Do you believe this? Come and gather with other brothers and sisters this Sunday and see if God can do a new thing in your life!
Read John 21:15-19 in preparation for worship.
Grace and Peace,
Scott
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