68 But he denied it. "I don‘t know or understand whatyou‘re talking about," he said, and went out into theentryway.. - P90
70 Again he denied it. After a little while, those standingnear said to Peter, "Surely you are one of them, for youare a Galilean."
71 He began to call down curses, and he swore to them,
"I don‘t know this man you‘re talking about." - P91
72 Immediately the rooster crowed the second time.
Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken tohim: "Before the rooster crows twice you will disown methree times." And he broke down and wept. - P91
We must expect, whether in our communities or before a court oflaw, to be accused of being "with Jesus? Jesus was not afraid or ashamedto be associated with sinners so He could save us. Let us not be afraid orashamed of being associated with Him. - P92
Zealous fervor, no matterhow sincere, is not enough to keep us loyal to Christ. The good newsis, Jesus is aware of our weaknesses.
And as He protected Peter‘s faith,
He willprotect ours so that we can come back to Him no matter howbadly we fail. - P92
Dear God, I realize that I cannot rely on my own zeal for You. I must trust in Youalone, who know my weaknesses and my sins-past, present, future-yet loveme still. Thank you for protecting my faith during my trials. In Jesus‘ name, amen. - P92
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