Today’s reading is Matthew 26:55-75
“Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. And a servant girl came up to him and said, “You also were with Jesus the Galilean.” But he denied it before them all, saying, “I do not know what you mean.” And when he went out to the entrance, another servant girl saw him, and she said to the bystanders, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” And again he denied it with an oath: “I do not know the man.” After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, “Certainly you too are one of them, for your accent betrays you.” Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, “I do not know the man.” And immediately the rooster crowed. And Peter remembered the saying of Jesus, “Before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” And he went out and wept bitterly.”

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭26:69-75‬ ‭ESV‬‬

http://bible.com/59/mat.26.69-75.esv
All,
This stands out because Peter says, “I do not know the man.” Peter couldn’t foresee a situation in which he would deny Christ, but it happened and he did. We will also find ourselves in situations where we are tempted to deny Christ. Some friends may think you are silly if you believe the whole Bible is the Word of God. You may be seen as unintelligent or not a critical thinker. Those times occurred with Peter and they will occur with us, but Christ loves us and will nudge us in our heart when we do. You never know what His plan is for that moment. Your friends may come to you years later and thank you for your courage to speak what you believe. Please pray that we and our friends glorify God in those times and put our trust in His opinion not others. Please pray for Debbie, Makenna and Kole.