Luke 22:55–62 Luke alone records the moment after Peter’s third denial when “the Lord turned and looked at Peter.” Even surrounded by enemies and facing unjust suffering and death, Jesus still fixed His eyes on His failing disciple. It was a look filled not with anger, but with sorrowful mercy—a silent sermon Peter never forgot. … Continue reading The Gaze that Brings Us Home
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The Slow Drift to Denial
Luke 22:55–62 Peter’s fall shows how quietly and gradually a believer can slip into grievous sin. The Gospel writers mark each step. First, he trusted in himself—confident that even if others fell away, he never would. Second, he neglected prayer; when Christ urged him to pray against temptation, he slept instead. Third, he wavered—fighting, fleeing, … Continue reading The Slow Drift to Denial
When You Have Fallen in Your Spiritual Journey – A Prayer of Confession & Renewal
Good and gracious Lord, we praise and thank You that our moral failings do not take You by surprise. You told Peter he would deny you three times before the rooster crowed. Forgive us for the ways that we have denied You by loving the approval of others more than Yours. Grant us renewed boldness … Continue reading When You Have Fallen in Your Spiritual Journey – A Prayer of Confession & Renewal
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