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Jan 09, 2024 18:30pm

I Would Never…

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“And here I am, nevering like never before.”

Been there? Yeah, me too.

Time and time again, I’ve found myself eating my words. I claimed I would never do something, and at the time, I 100% believed it to be true. But then, that moment arrived, and I would catch myself recalling those words.

Sometimes, I could laugh it off. But others, shame and regret instantly filled me.

How had it gotten this far? How did I end up here? Never in a million years could I have dreamed that I would do something like this.

Peter’s been there, too.

Luke 22:31-34

“And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death. And he said, I tell thee, Peter, the cock shall not crow this day, before that thou shalt thrice deny that thou knowest me.”

These words were a blow to Peter. I can imagine his face – eyes wide in disbelief, a look of confusion and knowing Peter’s temper, probably a little anger. Immediately, he claims his allegiance to Jesus. He declares just how far he is willing to go.

His words were simple.

I would never do that.

But it would happen that very day. And there would be Peter, nevering like never before.

And here is the best part – Jesus didn’t just tell him the bad news. He told Peter that he would repent and come back to Him. And then Peter would go on to be a strong and encouraging leader to the disciples. And, as we know the story, to many more.

When we find ourselves in that position, in the middle of never-where, we have a choice. We can follow the example of Judas or we can follow the example of Peter.

Judas regretted but Peter repented.

I’d like to say I’ll never be in that situation, but that’s what started this whole conversation…