Peter said, "Lord, I am prepared to go to prison and die with you. (Luke 22:33)" Jesus responded, "I tell you, Peter, before the cock crows this day, you will deny three times that you know me. (Luke 22:34"
You could imagine the scene, Peter the "Fisherman Philosopher", felt strong about his convictions. He knew Jesus was the Messiah, he witnessed many miracles first hand, he was the one Christ called out to be to Rock. Peter was confident of his position, yet before the night was over he too would deny Christ.
Why did he deny Jesus? I feel that Jesus knew that Satan would influencing them, just as Jesus said he would, (Luke 22:31). It was inconvenient for Peter to claim Christ. It was a matter of "self-preservation" perhaps he thought, maybe he wondered how he could do Christ's work if he was dead. He was ready to tell God that I will defend you to the death, but when the realization came to "real" his inner fortitude crumbled.
Later Peter would truly be Rock and defend Christ to his own death, but not now.
This reminds me of how many times we know something is right, but we fail to act properly. We know when there are things that we shouldn't do, but the influence of Satan crumbles our inner soul.
Today, let's pray that Jesus may fortify our soul, so that we may withstand the influences of Satan.
"Dear Jesus, you warned the disciples that they would be tested, we to face our daily trials with our own circumstances and those brought to us by Satan. Please grant us the strength to defeat Satan with your name and grace you grant us. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the Living God, pray for me a sinner. St. Peter, pray for us."
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