The Midweek Pulse (No Wed. Night Tonight)
Our Lord Jesus would not have us walk through life haunted by the scent of our failures.
“The servant girl at the door said to Peter, ‘You also are not one of this man’s disciples, are you?’ He said, ‘I am not’” (John 18:17).
It was night when the apostle Peter denied knowing Jesus three times. Peter was in the High Priest’s courtyard. Jesus was being interrogated just yards away. And we’re told in John 18:18 that Peter was warming himself by a charcoal fire.
We all know that a charcoal fire has a distinct smell. And because scent is tied strongly to memory, it’s reasonable to think that for Peter, the smell of a charcoal fire might have triggered painful memories in later years—were it not for the grace of Jesus.
We can add that caveat with confidence because the only other place in the New Testament where a charcoal fire is mentioned is three chapters later in John 21:9, and the resurrected Jesus himself lit that fire. Only this time, it was not night. It was morning. And Peter was not denying Jesus. He was breakfasting with Jesus, receiving healing precisely where he most needed it, around a charcoal fire.
Our Lord Jesus would not have us walk through life haunted by the scent of our failures.
CELEBRATING SUNDAY…
Sunday Worship: This past Sunday, Pastor Sam continued our series in James! Check it out here.
NO GATHERING TONIGHT AT IMMANUEL!
There will be no Wednesday night gathering at Immanuel tonight in observance of fall break. We’ll see you next week!
WOMEN & MEN’S FELLOWSHIP SCHEDULE
There will be no Thursday morning women’s gathering this week (October 10th). This gathering will resume again on Thursday, October 17th!
There will be no Women & Men’s Fellowship on Monday, October 14th in observance of Colombus Day. These gatherings will resume again on Monday, October 21st!
ON THE HORIZON
Discover Luncheon: Are you new to Immanuel? Join us on Sunday, October 13th, from 12-1 in the cafe for our Discover Luncheon! Learn more about Immanuel and how you can connect. RSVP so we can get a good headcount on food. We look forward to seeing you there!
Men’s Fall Retreat: Join us on Friday, October 25th -26th at Coldstream Christian Camp. 4730 Goodman Rd, Adams, TN 37010, for our men’s retreat! We are happy to have Dr. Ray Ortlund Jr. with us to guide us during our time. RSVP here.