Peter Denies

Acknowledging God

All Glory and Honor

John 18:15-18, 25-27 The Message

15-16 Simon Peter and another disciple followed Jesus. That other disciple was known to the Chief Priest, and so he went in with Jesus to the Chief Priest’s courtyard. Peter had to stay outside. Then the other disciple went out, spoke to the doorkeeper, and got Peter in.
17 The young woman who was the doorkeeper said to Peter, “Aren’t you one of this man’s disciples?”
He said, “No, I’m not.”
18 The servants and police had made a fire because of the cold and were huddled there warming themselves. Peter stood with them, trying to get warm.
25 Meanwhile, Simon Peter was back at the fire, still trying to get warm. The others there said to him, “Aren’t you one of his disciples?”
He denied it, “Not me.”
26 One of the Chief Priest’s servants, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, said, “Didn’t I see you in the garden with him?”
27 Again, Peter denied it. Just then a rooster crowed.

For Reflection

At one time or another, most Christians have denied following Christ. Probably not vocally, but by deed. When we ignore, poverty, injustice, or the suffering of others we deny Christ.  When we fail to forgive, act humbly, or be unkind, we deny Christ.  When we fail to engage in the opportunities for obedient service to God we deny Christ. 

Pray

Pray for the courage to follow Christ. Let your action be a prayer to the Living God.

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