Victorious Living:
Scripture encourages us to be strong and to take up the full armor of God as we seek to stand firm against the schemes of the devil Eph. 6:10-13. But what happens when Satan lands a punch? The apostles Peter helps us understand what must happen next. He knew the valley well, and he helps us understand how to maintain victory over Satan.
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He walks away from everything allowing Jesus to
completely change the course of his life Luke 5:1-11.
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He gets out of the boat Matthew 14:25-32.
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He claims allegiance Matthew 16:21-23; Luke 22L28-34.
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He takes action; albeit misdirected John 18:10-11.
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Peter stumbled, but he always came back Matthew
14:30, Luke 22:62.
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Peter preached on the Day of Pentecost Acts 2:14-40.
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Peters inspired writings call us to be alert and to
persevere 1 Peter 5:8-11; 2 Peter 3.
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In restoring Peter, Jesus shows us the way out of the
valley John 21:15-23.
Conclusions: As we seek victory over Satan, we will stumble at times. From Peter, we see the beauty of returning to God when were down. A final glimpse of a courageous apostle Acts 12:6.