April 23 - Denial

Matthew 26:69-75

“You were with Jesus the Galilean.” ”I do not know what you are talking about.”

Jesus had predicted Peter’s denial of Him and here it is. Warming himself by a fire (Mark 14:54,67) Peter is confronted three times and denies knowing Jesus each time.  Then the rooster crowed.  Daylight was breaking so it was beginning to get light.  There was no hiding in the shadows for Peter. People could see that he was a tanned and weathered Galilean fisherman and would recognize his different accent as he usually spoke in an Aramaic dialect.

Does your speech give you away as a Christian? Do you use Christianese phrases? But the real crux of the matter is, are you denying Jesus?  Don’t be tempted to turn away from opportunities to share the real truth of Jesus with others.

Lord, give me strength to be proud of you in my life and to share You and the truth of your life with others. 

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