Michael Kelley writes, "Peter suffered from the same delusion that plagues us all from time
to time – that we are above it all. That we are above such an outright
and blatant example of sin. That we are above succumbing. That our
faith, and our will, is strong. But Jesus knows better.
"Peter was oblivious to the fact that he was embarking on what was to
be no doubt one of the worst, if not the worst, day of his life. How
many times in the years after would he look back on Jesus’ words and
wonder how he could have been so arrogant? How many times would he
replay the moment by the fire when all his will gave way underneath the
weight of a little girl’s questioning? How many times would he remember
the bitter tears he wept as Jesus was led away to His death in the
shadow of His friend’s blatant denial?
"But how could he have known? In that moment, Peter felt strong. He felt confident. He was, in his own mind, invincible.
"But Jesus knew better. He still knows better."
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