God Isn't Done With You Even After Your Biggest Failure | The Story of Peter

In this Back to the Bible Daily, Braden Pedersen reflects on John 21:15–19 and the pastoral scene where Jesus meets Peter by the after his denials. Hear how Jesus lovingly readdresses failure, invites honest restoration, and recommissions a fallen disciple to “feed my sheep.” This short episode encourages anyone carrying past shame to bring it back to Christ and receive healing and a renewed calling. Read — Read John 21:15–19. Notice the threefold exchange between Jesus and Peter and the fire detail that links this moment to Peter’s denial. Reflect — Quietly recall a failure that still weighs you down. Imagine Jesus bringing you back to that place not to shame you but to restore you. Ask yourself: where do I need to speak love out loud in place of denial? Respond — Brief prayer: Lord Jesus, I bring my failure to You. Restore what shame has broken, help me say “Yes, Lord — You know I love You,” and give me courage to follow and serve. Amen. Reveal — Tell one trusted person how God has met you in your failure or invite someone to read John 21 with you. Serve someone practically this week as a way to live out the call to “feed my sheep.” Peter restoration, John 21, fire, Braden Pedersen, Back to the Bible Daily, Christian devotional, forgiveness, restoration, discipleship, Bible reflection, pastoral care, feed my sheep, Bible reading, short devotional, John 21:15–19