Self Confidence

 Scripture:

“Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I will not.” “Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “today—yes, tonight—before the rooster crows twice you yourself will disown me three times.”” ‭‭Mark‬ ‭14‬:‭29‬-‭30‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Observation:

Peter made a statement of confidence in himself when Jesus told His disciples about His soon arrest and trial. Jesus had said that they would all fall and walk away from Him. Peter rose up and said, even if the rest fall away, I won’t. Jesus told him he was weaker than he thought he was and that he would deny Christ three times before the rooster would crow in the morning.

Application:

Sometimes it’s easy to think of ourselves higher than we ought. We should always be careful when we think we would stand, because any of us can fall if put into the right situation. Humility says, I’m gonna do my best not to fall. Pride says, I will never fall. God opposes the proud and gives grace to to the humble. It is dangerous to think we are stronger than we really are. Jesus had to prove to Peter that he wasn’t as strong as he thought he was. We need a realistic and humble outlook on life.

Prayer:

Lord God, help me to walk in humility and never say never. Help me to walk in step with You at all times, knowing that even Peter could be deceived and walk out on Jesus. Help me to walk as You would want me to each day. I am Yours. Show me how to keep a realistic view of myself and what I am capable of.

Yours Forever,

Jeff