NEVER TOO FAR – Daily Devotional
Daily Bread Devotional: Devotional Topic: "NEVER TOO FAR" Verse of the Day: Luke 22:32 Devotional Message: (Luke 22:32) "When you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." Observation This verse is part of a conversation Jesus had with Simon Peter during the Last Supper. Jesus had just told Peter that he would deny Him three times before the rooster crowed. But instead of condemning Peter, Jesus revealed something powerful—He had already prayed for him. Jesus knew Peter was about to fail, but He also knew that failure would not be the end of Peter’s story. Notice the words Jesus used: "I have prayed for you." Even before Peter’s failure, Jesus was interceding for him. This shows that Jesus is always ahead of us, watching over our journey and covering us in prayer. "That your faith may not fail." Peter would fall, but his faith wouldn’t be destroyed. Jesus prayed that despite his mistake, Peter would not give up completely. "And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers." Jesus didn’t say if Peter turned back, but when. Jesus had confidence that Peter would return, and when he did, he would have a purpose—to strengthen others. This moment reminds us that Jesus understands our weaknesses. He doesn’t abandon us when we stumble. Instead, He prays for us, believing that we can rise again and continue the journey of faith. Application 1. Jesus Knows Our Weaknesses, But He Still Loves Us Sometimes we think our mistakes disqualify us from God’s love. But look at Peter—he denied Jesus, yet Jesus still prayed for him. This means no matter how far we fall, Jesus never gives up on us. If you feel unworthy because of your past, remember that Jesus already saw it, and He still chooses you. 2. Failure is Not Final Peter’s greatest failure could have made him walk away from his faith, but Jesus knew he would come back. The same is true for us. Maybe we’ve failed in our faith, made wrong choices, or walked away from God. But just like Peter, we are never too far to return. Jesus is always calling us back. 3. God Uses Our Scars to Help Others Jesus told Peter to strengthen his brothers after he turned back. Peter’s failure wasn’t wasted—it became part of his testimony. Maybe you’ve been through a difficult season. Instead of hiding it, God can use your story to help someone else who is struggling. What you’ve overcome can become someone else’s encouragement. 4. Jesus is Praying for You This is one of the most beautiful truths in Scripture—Jesus is interceding for us (Romans 8:34). When we feel weak, when we feel like giving up, we can take comfort in knowing that Jesus Himself is praying for us to hold on. You are never too far from God’s grace. No matter how many mistakes you’ve made, no matter how weak your faith feels, Jesus is praying for you. Just like Peter, you can always return—and when you do, God has a purpose for you. Prayer: Lord, thank You for never giving up on me. Even when I fail, You are there, praying for me and calling me back. Help me to trust in Your grace and use my story to encourage others. In Jesus' name, Amen. Devotional Playlist: • DAILY DEVOTIONALS March 7, 2025 Devotion | Daily Devotional | Devotional Today | Daily Bread Devotional | Our Daily Bread | Our Daily Bread Devotional | MamClaireTV LET'S BE FRIENDS: FOR MORE CHRISTIAN VIDEOS: 🔰Facebook Reels and Godly Posts | / mamclairetv #DailyDevotional #DevotionalMessage
