PETER’S FIRST DENIAL

 18:15-18   Simon Peter and another disciple followed Jesus. That other disciple was well known to the High Priest, so he went with Jesus into the courtyard of the High Priest’s house, while Peter stayed outside by the gate. ‘Then the other disciple went back out, spoke to the girl at the gate, and brought Peter inside. The girl at the gate said to Peter, “Aren’t you also one of the disciples of that man.”  “No, I am not,” Answered Peter.

It was cold, so the servants and guards had built a charcoal fire and were standing round it, warming themselves. So Peter went over and stood with them, warming himself.

Heavenly Father, transform my life by your Holy Spirit.  I know if I am in Peter's place I will deny you. How often have I denied you because I am afraid of being called names, I am afraid of loosing friends, I am afraid of being alone, I am afraid of loosing my comforts, I am afraid so many things that threaten my existence. My lack of faith and my fears give way to my denying knowing you Lord Jesus Christ my Master. Give me the courage to be faithful to you Lord.