Peter was sure he would never deny Jesus. But when the pressure came, Peter denied knowing Him... not once, but three times.
What went wrong?
Mark 14 shows that Peter’s failure started before the denials. He followed Jesus from a distance. He was also overconfident, believing he knew better than Jesus. Peter remembered Jesus’ warning, but he had not really trusted what Jesus had said.
Peter’s story reminds us that we can fail too. Following Jesus closely takes humility, courage, prayer, and daily commitment. Sometimes it means standing with Jesus when others do not. Sometimes it means making the effort to spend time with God when we would rather do something else.
We cannot afford to follow Jesus from a distance.
The closer we stay to Christ, the better prepared we are when pressure comes. This week, ask yourself: Am I following Jesus closely, or from a distance?
Out of all the places that I figured I would eventually belong, a church would have definitely been at the bottom of that list. The people here are amazing and make life fun. I honestly couldn't see myself belonging anywhere else.
Joey Garringer
God has an amazing plan For your life. We want to help you find it.
This class lasts about one hour and is perfect for you if you want to learn more about Revolution Church. Meet the Pastor, hear about our beliefs, and how you can be involved. Ask any questions you have. There are no commitments necessary. Just see if Revolution is the right place for you.
