Peter, oh so rash, oh so
strong-willed. I for one, and how many others see themselves in you?
You lived with Jesus, you promised
undying allegiance, yet you walked off. You relied on deceit and lies again.
When would you learn?
Bold you were in the garden as you
removed a soldier’s ear, then timid as you spoke to a servant girl. What a
blend of contradictions. So are we all.
I need you. I need your witness, so
I can know that I’m forgiven over
and over for the times I’m so far
less than my best self. You are so incredibly impulsive and often behaved
totally wrong.
But rock you are and rock Christ
named you. Because your heart is rock-solid
and unchanging. You love with all your heart. So may I love those I’m given.
I want them all, Peter, all your
best parts, all the qualities that brought you to the arms of Jesus.
May we all
be counted among the body of believers who will be bold speakers, not only quiet
assenters to the truth of God.
Matthew
Chapter 16: 13-20
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