Mark 14:53, 55, 61-68, 70-72
Peter—not only one of the twelve, but one of the two or three along with John and James with whom Jesus was especially close. Peter—not only one of the twelve, but the one whom Jesus called the rock. Peter—not only one of the twelve but the one upon whom Jesus built his church. Peter, surely Peter, could be counted on to support and proclaim Jesus as Lord. Yet, just as Jesus foretold, Peter denied the Master, not once, but two distinct times.
As we journey through this Lenten season, church members all, do we, like Peter, deny the Master? Do we forget to bring cans for the Good Samaritan Center? Do we hurry through our devotions, leaving prayers for our neighbors for another day? Do we rush past the visitor in our Worship Service, too intent on cups of coffee to offer a welcoming word? Do we, like Peter, refuse to acknowledge by thought, word, or deed that we know this man?
Heavenly Father, forgive us. We fall so far short of even our own expectations. Forgive us. We fail to love others as we love ourselves. Forgive us. We will try again. Direct our hearts and hands. Lead us. Amen.
Susan Dodson
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