John 13:37
"Peter said to him, "Master, why can't I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.""
In today's Gospel, Jesus says "one of you will betray me", why didn't He say two. We know Judas betrayed Him but Peter also turned his back on Him. He was given the chance to lay down his life three times and he couldn't do it, he played it safe.
Peter was relying upon his own strength to lay down his life, this is probably why he couldn't follow the master. Peter still had the control, he hadn't let go yet. He was able to lay his life down later, what was the difference?
Lord God, I love you with all my heart, yet I am still weak. You know what I need and I trust in you. Help me today to be the person You need me to be. I thank You for your blessings and for drawing us in closer to your passion. Bring us peace in our actions and mercy in Your presence, Amen.
Lord Jesus, help me to express and articulate clearly Your goodness. How can I speak of Your greatest attribute of mercy without Your grace? Fill me then, so I can proclaim Your mercy. - Sister Faustina.
YBIC
1 John 4:4b
"The one that is in you is greater than the one who is in the world."
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