MIXTURE OF TRUTH AND GRACE. Jesus knew the truth about Peter, but He mixed it with grace. Jesus knew that Peter was open to satanic and worldly influences but He still worked with him. He knew that Peter slept at prayer meetings (Matthew 26:40), but the grace of God allowed Jesus to continue to work with Peter. He overlooked Peters frailties. Jesus knew Peter would let Him down (John13:38) but He still worked with him. Jesus did not disconnect Himself from Peter. He forgave him. In the end, Peter turned out to be a great leader of the church. That is what truth mixed with grace can do. A good leader always combines a mixture of truth and grace when dealing with his followers. A mixture of truth and grace will allow some of your followers to straighten out and become great ministers. Joh 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
Posted on: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 09:26:59 +0000