54 Having arrested Him, they led Him and brought Him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed at a distance. 55 Now when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them.

56 And a certain servant girl, seeing him as he sat by the fire, looked intently at him and said, “This man was also with Him.” 57 But he denied Him, saying, “Woman, I do not know Him.”

58 And after a little while another saw him and said, “You also are of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!” 59 Then after about an hour had passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, “Surely this fellow also was with Him, for he is a Galilean.”

60 But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are saying!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. 61 And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” 62 So Peter went out and wept bitterly. (Luke 22)

54 Having arrested Him, they led Him and brought Him into the high priest’s house. But Peter followed at a distance. 55 Now when they had kindled a fire in the midst of the courtyard and sat down together, Peter sat among them.

56 And a certain servant girl, seeing him as he sat by the fire, looked intently at him and said, “This man was also with Him.” 57 But he denied Him, saying, “Woman, I do not know Him.”

58 And after a little while another saw him and said, “You also are of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!” 59 Then after about an hour had passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, “Surely this fellow also was with Him, for he is a Galilean.”

60 But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are saying!” Immediately, while he was still speaking, the rooster crowed. 61 And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” 62 So Peter went out and wept bitterly. (Luke 22)

The Lord Looked At Peter! What would Jesus see if he looked at me?

Peter’s Denial Prophesied - Luke 22:33-34

33 But he said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death.” 34 Then He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me.” (Luke 22)

Peter’s Denial Prophesied - Luke 22:33-34 Denied Jesus - Luke 22:56-60

56 And a certain servant girl, seeing him as he sat by the fire, looked intently at him and said, “This man was also with Him.” 57 But he denied Him, saying, “Woman, I do not know Him.”

58 And after a little while another saw him and said, “You also are of them.” But Peter said, “Man, I am not!” 59 Then after about an hour had passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, “Surely this fellow also was with Him, for he is a Galilean.” 60 But Peter said, “Man, I do not know what you are saying!” (Luke 22)

Peter’s Denial Prophesied - Luke 22:33-34 Denied Jesus - Luke 22:56-60 Cursed and swore - Matthew 26:74

74 Then he began to curse and swear, saying, “I do not know the Man!” Immediately a rooster crowed. (Matthew 26)

Peter’s Denial Prophesied - Luke 22:33-34 Denied Jesus - Luke 22:56-60 Cursed and swore - Matthew 26:74 Jesus looked at Peter - Luke 22:61

61 And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had said to him, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” (Luke 22)

Peter’s Denial Prophesied - Luke 22:33-34 Denied Jesus - Luke 22:56-60 Cursed and swore - Matthew 26:74 Jesus looked at Peter. Luke 22:61 Peter wept bitterly - Luke 22:62

62 So Peter went out and wept bitterly. (Luke 22)

Peter’s Denial Prophesied - Luke 22:33-34 Denied Jesus - Luke 22:56-60 Cursed and swore - Matthew 26:74 Jesus looked at Peter - Luke 22:61 Peter wept bitterly - Luke 22:62 – Jesus knew he would - Luke 22:31-32

31 And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.” (Luke 22)

Peter’s Denial Prophesied to deny three times Peter denied Jesus three times – Even cursed and swore – Jesus looked at Peter Peter wept bitterly – Jesus knew he would return

If Jesus Looked At Me Would He see sin? I John 1:10; 3:4-6

10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. (I John 1) 4 Whoever commits sin also commits lawlessness, and sin is lawlessness. 5 And you know that He was manifested to take away our sins, and in Him there is no sin. 6 Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him. (I John 3)

If Jesus Looked At Me Would He see sin? I John 1:10; 3:4-6 Would He see sorrow? 2 Cor. 7:9-10

9 Now I rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that your sorrow led to repentance. For you were made sorry in a godly manner, that you might suffer loss from us in nothing. 10 For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. (2 Corinthians 7)

If Jesus Looked At Me Would He see sin? I John 1:10; 3:4-6 Would He see sorrow? 2 Cor. 7:9-10 Would He see negligence? Heb. 2:3-4

3 how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those who heard Him, 4 God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will? (Hebrews 2)

If Jesus Looked At Me Would He see sin? I John 1:10; 3:4-6 Would He see sorrow? 2 Cor. 7:9-10 Would He see negligence? Heb. 2:3-4 Or diligence? 2 Peter 1:10-11

10 Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble; 11 for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1)

If Jesus Looked At Me Would He see sin? I John 1:10; 3:4-6 Would He see sorrow? 2 Cor. 7:9-10 Would He see negligence? Heb. 2:3-4 Or diligence? 2 Peter 1:10-11 Would He see faithfulness? Rev. 2:10

10 Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. (Revelation 2)

If Jesus Looked At Me Would He see sin? – Would He see sorrow? Would He see negligence? – Or diligence? Would He see faithfulness?

God Sees It All Nothing hidden from Him - Heb. 4:13

13 And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. (Hebrews 4)

God Sees It All Nothing hidden from Him - Heb. 4:13 My thoughts - Luke 6:6-11

6 Now it happened on another Sabbath, also, that He entered the synagogue and taught. And a man was there whose right hand was withered. 7 So the scribes and Pharisees watched Him closely, whether He would heal on the Sabbath, that they might find an accusation against Him.

8 But He knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand, “Arise and stand here.” And he arose and stood. 9 Then Jesus said to them, “I will ask you one thing: Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy?”

10 And when He had looked around at them all, He said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” And he did so, and his hand was restored as whole as the other. 11 But they were filled with rage, and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus. (Luke 6)

God Sees It All Nothing hidden from Him - Heb. 4:13 My thoughts - Luke 6:6-11 My words - Psalm 139:1-4

1 O L ORD, You have searched me and known me. 2 You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off.

3 You comprehend my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways. 4 For there is not a word on my tongue, But behold, O L ORD, You know it altogether. (Psalm 139)

God Sees It All Nothing hidden from Him - Heb. 4:13 My thoughts - Luke 6:6-11 My words - Psalm 139:1-4 Even secret things - Ecclesiastes 12:14

14 For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil. (Ecclesiastes 12)

God Sees It All Nothing hidden from Him My thoughts My words Even secret things will be judged

Imagine how Peter must have felt when Jesus looked at him, knowing how he had failed? We must recognize that there is nothing in our lives hidden from God, that He sees everything, both good and bad. And He has offered us forgiveness in Christ!

What does He see when He looks at you? Are there things in your life you need to fix? Why not now?