Mark 14:72 “A second time the rooster crowed. Then Peter called to mind the word that Jesus had said to him, “Before the rooster crows twice, you will deny Me three times.” And when he thought about it, he wept.”
Ah, what a human place to be! We find ourselves here many times. But must it always be thus? No! We may drink deeply from the stream that changed Peter’s outlook. Though a denier, he went on to proclaim Christ before some of the very same persons here present. He did not look back, but gained forgiveness and looked forward to what Christ would have him serve to him. He quit asking how could I have failed? And began asking how could I quit? He knew living for Jesus a life that is true is our aim. And it takes no back seat to failure. A righteous man falls seven times and rises yet again.
Heavenly Father, may we never dishonor you in our present because we disgraced you in our past! You alone may see to the consequences of our disobedience. And we will submit to that. But to chastise ourselves is not our place. Rather as did one of our great leaders, Peter, we will sorrow for our faults, but move on in your forgiveness knowing you alone may judge us rightly. Oh we praise you for your fairness, faithfulness, and forgiveness! May we never cease to honor your Holy Name! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise you, Amen.