Luke 22: 61-62
And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had told him, Before a cock crows today, you will deny me three times. And he went out and wept bitterly.
Peter was still relying on his flesh, and gave in to the fear and pressure and denied he even knew Him. Three times.
It took a direct eye-to-eye look from His bloody face to remind Peter.
And Peter recognized the weakness of his own flesh.
But then Peter went out and wept, he didn't hang himself. He trusted Jesus' love for him, even in this betrayal. He did not despair, he got discouraged. And his tears showed that he repented.
Then after Jesus' Resurrection, He restored Peter.
Since Peter had denied Him three times, Jesus asked him to affirm his love for Him three times. And Peter could then understand how hard it was for Jesus to hear those denials.
May I always remember how weak my flesh is, and remember to rely on Him for every word and action.
O my Father, thank You so much that You really are with me and in me all the time. That You will never leave me to manage alone. No matter what circumstances I may find myself in, I trust You to strengthen me and give me Your wisdom to handle the situation, no matter what it is.
I trust You, Father, to lead me and guide me into the path that You have placed before me. Whenever I come to a fork in that path, show me the road less taken, that I will serve You in serving those who would not have the knowledge of You otherwise.
Thank You that You began a good work in me and you will perform it until I am perfected in That Day.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
