Scripture: Matthew 26: 31-35
Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of Me this night [disillusioned about Me, confused, and some even ashamed of Me], for it is written [in the Scriptures], ‘I will strike the Shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ 32 But after I am raised [to life], I will go ahead of you [leading the way] to Galilee.” 33 Peter replied to Him, “Though they all fall away because of You [and doubt and disown You], I will never fall away!” 34 Jesus said to him, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, this night, before a rooster crows, you will [completely] deny Me three times.” 35 Peter said to Jesus, “Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!” And all the disciples said the same thing.
Scripture Commentary:
All the disciples declared that they would die before disowning Jesus. However, a few hours later, they all scattered. Talk is cheap. It’s easy to say we are devoted to Christ but our claims are meaningful only when they are tested in the crucible of persecution.
How strong is your faith?
Is it strong enough to stand up under intense trial? Jesus was in great anguish over His approaching physical pain, separation from the Father, and death for the sins of the world. The divine course was set, but He, in His human nature, still struggled.
Because of the anguish Jesus experienced, He can relate to our suffering.
Jesus’s strength to obey came from His relationship with God the Father. God the Father is also the source of our strength. The sinless Son of God took our sins upon Himself to save us from suffering and separation.
Jesus tells us to trust in the Lord, God the Father, the Creator of all.
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