“The RoseBouquet”

Whenever we hear or read this story of Peter vowing that he will never fall away from His Master, we find ourselves exasperated with this disciple. How dare he?

But this morning (and many others) I too find myself not so devoted to Christ as I thought. My mind drifts away, I hang my head and doze, and … and the minutes tick away.

Perhaps that is not on quite the same plane as Peter outrightly, vehemently denying that he even ever knew this Jesus from Nazareth. Still, this lethargy is also an affront to our dear Saviour, who suffered there on the cross for even these sins.

Jesus warned Peter that he would deny Him. He quoted Zechariah 13:7 to indicate that it was prophesied. “I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.” Peter denied he would disown his Master - even if all the rest did.

Jesus replied that it would happen that very night, before the morning cock would crow, and not just once, but three times.

Peter still insists, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never disown You.” All the other disciples said the same.

Later in this same chapter we will see that Jesus was right. They all fled, and Peter in particular, denied that he even knew Jesus. So the Lord knows our weaknesses and failures in advance too. Ah, but that doesn’t mean He rejects us!

PRAYER: Lord Jesus, I see that You do not reject Peter even though You know in advance that he will disown You. I’m sure that hurt You all the same when he did. My lethargy when I am intending to spend quality time with You also wounds and hurts You, doesn’t it? And You died for this! Oh, I repent! I’m sorry, Lord. Please do wash it away with Your precious blood, and fill me with Your Spirit to be awake and alive unto You, and ready to have good quality fellowship with You - right now!

+++++Jesus is my King+++++Jesus is my King+++++

Blessings on you Today!
Ruth Marlene Friesen

P.S. You will love Ruthe’s Secret Roses if you like;
* walking and talking intimately with God
* stories of compassion and dramatic conversion
* have a bleeding, caring heart of your own
* are a caregiving older sister
* love designing clothes and make-overs
* love giving gifts and surprises
* are a mentor or counseling kind of friend.