Week 13 - The Journey Day 6
"Then Jesus said to him, "Amen, I say to you, this very night before the cock crows twice you will deny me three times."" Mark 14:30
The sin of pride. Jesus just told the disciples that: "Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will have your faith shaken, for it is written: 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be dispersed.'" Mark 14:27 "Peter said to him, "Even though all should have their faith shaken, mine will not be." Mark 14:29. Pride goes before a fall, Peter thought better of himself and spoke against what Jesus said.
Can we go against the word of God and deny the Truth that He speaks to us because we think different? Peter had a lot to learn before he became St Peter, one of them was to accept God's word. Jesus spoke these words to Peter and He also speaks them to us. In our hearts we know, by the power of the Holy Spirit, if we are following God's word.
After the cock crowed the third time Peter realized his mistake and regretted it tremendously. In looking into Jesus's eyes, seeking forgiveness and admitting his sin, he was back on the narrow path. Pride can very easily take us away from God because "I" thinks he knows better.
What is God saying to me?
Dear Father, we begin another week and I am reminded of my own sinful ways, speak Lord, Your servant is listening. I thank You Father for revealing truth in Your word. We live in a world that makes up its own truth and "I" can make truth what "I" want it to be. Only in Your word is Truth and it can not be denied. Prayers for souls wandering around in the desert unaware of the danger they are in. Watch over us this day Father, may our efforts be pleasing to You and may all our actions speak truth, Your Truth. I ask this in Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Terror of Demons, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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