Two Steps Forward

The Good News Today Is...we do grow in our faith. The scene is where Jesus is asking "Who do you think I am?" Finally Peter says, "You are the Christ!" One step forward. Jesus has been with the disciples nearly three years at this point and Peter is finally looking at him with open eyes. Yet Jesus tells him he must not share that news. One step back. Just minutes later, Peter is telling Jesus he has it wrong. He will not die and suffer, he will be their king. Jesus rebukes him, "Get behind me Satan!" Another step back.

Some days are like that for us. We take one faith step forward and two steps backward. Just remember that Peter, even after this denied Jesus three times on the journey to the cross, yet Peter is recognized as the founding father of the church. We all have times in our life when our faith journey is rocky. Remember to keep your eyes set on the goal and to continue on even though we may stumble occasionally. Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, get on your knees and ask forgiveness and start over on the right track.

The original saying was two steps forward, one step back. We have allowed the Satan in our life to convince us that we take one step forward and two steps back. Push Satan behind and travel on making sure and steady progress. If once in awhile you slip backwards a step, be certain you are still moving forward overall. Your faith will see you through.