Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ.
Peter's experience here is a mirror for our journey of faith. There are times when we deny Christ. Perhaps not with the vehemence with which Peter does, but there are times when we live as though Jesus is not the center of our lives. Judas denies Jesus as well, denies he ever loved him by betraying him. Our actions do not follow Judas' exactly, but we all have times like Peter and Judas where we are not at our best. The question then becomes how will we react to that situation. Peter weeps bitterly and repents for his mistake. Judas hangs himself. It is not okay when we fall away, but there is a way back. If we repent Jesus will welcome us back. If, or when, you fall away, do not let the fall keep you away from Jesus forever. Return to him and he will welcome you with open arms. God bless you.
Pastor Josh
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