Mark 14:47
This was, of course, Peter. Ever impetuous, he thought it was time to fight. But he had misunderstood the earlier words of Christ concerning the use of the sword. Evidently either he was a poor aim, or the Lord intentionally restrained his hand. In any case, Jesus healed the man’s ear and made it clear that force was not needed. Great multitudes of angels were at Christ’s command had it been necessary to fight.
Heavenly Father, do we forget your plan is not always what we expect? Make us students of your ways! You are so much higher than we, and your ways are so often inscrutable to us. Thank you for always having the best plan! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.