DAY THIRTY-EIGHT – Thursday, April 6, 2023
Mark 14:53-72
This passage makes us think of the power of the divinity of Jesus, in that he does not deny who he is, despite knowing that being in human form it will lead to his death sentence. This is contrasted with Peter, who out of fear for his life, denies three times that he is a follower of Jesus. As mortal beings we can relate to Peter lying to preserve his life, and we admire Jesus for stating the truth in the face of death. This says to me that if Peter had such fear then all of us can be afraid. Real strength comes from the divine and to find real inner strength one has to look to God.
Rusty Hick
Mark 14:53-72
This passage makes us think of the power of the divinity of Jesus, in that he does not deny who he is, despite knowing that being in human form it will lead to his death sentence. This is contrasted with Peter, who out of fear for his life, denies three times that he is a follower of Jesus. As mortal beings we can relate to Peter lying to preserve his life, and we admire Jesus for stating the truth in the face of death. This says to me that if Peter had such fear then all of us can be afraid. Real strength comes from the divine and to find real inner strength one has to look to God.
Rusty Hick
