Who Do You Admire In The Bible ?

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Hi lotters now that we are fast approaching Holy Week and Easter is just around the corner I was wondering what person do you admire in The Bible and why? First off I have to say Jesus Christ since He is my Lord and Savior. This time of year there is another person I think about and that is Peter and his beautiful story. Peter as you know was one of the disciple's and he was also the one who denied Jesus three times as Jesus was being arrested. I often wonder how did Peter feel once Jesus was beaten, tortured and died on the cross. Was he one of the many who watched? This was his friend who he spent three years with. They were like a family yes we know Jesus healed and forgave. I also think at the end of those days when it was just Jesus and the disciple's did they joke around. Tell stories or reflect on things that happened that day? How guilty did Peter feel after Jesus died. He didn't know Jesus was going to rise again three days later. Jesus told them but none of them understood what He meant. He had to live with the shame of those three days denying his dear friend and someone he loved very much. Because he was afraid of what would happen to him. Peter was thinking of himself and how many times do we put ourselves first. Next we have Jesus rising and saying go tell the disciples and Peter that I am here. I love the fact Jesus calls Peter by name singling him out. He is letting Peter know He doesn't blame him for the denial. Jesus understood that Peter was scared and wasn't thinking clearly. We then have the best part when Jesus asks Peter three times does he love Him? Peter answers three times that yes he does love Jesus. Which cancels the fact that Peter denied Him three times. This is such a beautiful story of love, betrayal, friendship, & most important forgiveness. Add to that Peter is the one who starts up the church. It is a remarkable story and a lot can be learned from it. Peter was just a man a sinner like all of us. Here is someone who denied Jesus but is now in Heaven with Him. A great example for all of us to know that yes we aren't always going to be at our very best. We will fall many times and God will always be there picking us up and getting us back on our feet. Would love to hear what your thoughts are and what person in The Bible do you admire? What story really touches your heart each and every time you hear it? Any story you read know has a different meaning or you realized something you haven't before? God Bless & Peace Be With You