It is a classic story of fear and betrayal. At the Last Supper Peter had assured Jesus that he would never betray him, no matter what the rest did. Jesus told him that not only would he deny Him, but he would do so three times before sunrise. And, sure enough, that’s what happened. The last time he even swore and said, “I don’t know that man!”
Now, we might be shocked at such a response. How could Peter do that? Didn’t he love the Saviour? I would never do anything like that…but wait, isn’t that exactly what Peter said.
How often do we have a chance to stand with Christ every day? How often are we in situations where we could be His spokesman or His ambassador but fear and anxiety get in the way? How many times do we deny Him, maybe not by our actual words, but by our lives, actions, and attitudes?
Do we even have the conscience to think about it and weep?
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