Second Chances

Sun. Sand. Sea. And Soul Work.
John 21

“Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by the Sea of Galilee.” v 1

“I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them, and they said, ‘We’ll go with you.’ So they went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing.” v 3

HOW TO GET YOUR NEXT CHANCE WITH JESUS

1: Face the Memory and Let Jesus Meet You There
“When they landed, they saw a fire of burning coals there with fish on it, and some bread.” v 9

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18
2: Jesus is still present, still pursuing you—even when you feel like a failure.
“Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus.” v 4

“He called out to them, ‘Friends, haven’t you any fish?’
‘No,’ they answered. He said, ‘Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.’” Verses 5, 6

3: Jesus doesn’t ask for perfection—just your “yes.”
“Simon son of John, do you love Me?”
“Yes, Lord.”
“Feed My lambs.”
Three times.
Verses 15–17 (summarized)

“For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.” Romans 11:29

4: Don’t Isolate. Circulate
“As soon as Simon Peter heard him say, ‘It is the Lord,’ he wrapped his outer garment around him and jumped into the water.” v 7

Don’t Let Shame Become Your Name.

YOUR WORST MOMENT ISN’T YOUR LAST CHAPTER