75 Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken:“Before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly.
Boy this had to be a sinking feeling. It seems ridiculous to think Peter disowned him three times, seriously how could he possibly doubt him after all he saw Jesus do and all the studying he had undoubtedly done. So if Peter was at risk that tells me I am at risk and better work extra hard to ensure his instruction is not just in my head but truly in my heart.
our daily study has become very important to me, sure some days I probably rush through or get distracted by the early thoughts of the busy day ahead but most of the time i really value this most quiet time of my day in his word truly trying my best to learn more about what he has for me.
have a great day!
knut
There's so much in this one.
ReplyDeleteI could talk about how the woman annointed Jesus, and how I probably would have said the same thing the disciples did. Not because I really cared, but because I would have thought that's how he would feel.......but his respoinse.....she is annointing me for my burial. Talk about a jaw dropper.
I could touch on the fact that Judas went behind Jesus' back. After all he had seen. After spending so much time with him. His selfish nature took him over. I makes me wonder whether or not he was all in......or what happened.
I could talk about the communion.....there's lots there. What does it really mean when Jesus says, this is my body and this is my blood.
I could talk about praying in the garden. Jesus taking the time to be with the Father, knowing what's about to happen to him......
You mentioned the Peter portion. I could completely see myself doing that. But, I would be really good at rationalizing it. Well.....I only said that so that I could stay alive and really continue Jesus' work if something terrible were to happen. Or, why should I put myself in the same situation as Jesus. He'll probably be released in a couple of days, and we can move on. Peter probably had some questions about what was about to happen, and how Jesus had predicted it.
But, you are right on. What a sinking feeling. Think about disappointing your Dad, and then multiply that by a hundred. Ah Crap!........what did I do?
In the story about your friend. There may never be anything more to the story. But, for some reason he needed to hear from you. Maybe it was encouragement of faith, maybe he is going thru something hard. Maybe he just needed to hear that he isn't alone in this world. Don't underestimate the ripple effect you have toward the people around you. We need to continue to be the "hands and feet" of God.
Nice work!