2Chronicles 30-31;  John 18:1-18

In John 18 we are faced with Peter’s denial.  It brings to my mind when I read a book by Lloyd C. Douglas in 1960 called “The Robe” about the Roman tribune who was in charge of the crucifixion.  His name was Marcellus in the book, and he is having a conversation with Peter.  Peter is explaining his guilt about the denial which is weighing heavily on his conscience.  But then Marcellus tops his own guilt with the explanation that while Peter denied Jesus, Marcellus had killed him.

I remember thinking at that time, “We cry because we have no shoes until we meet someone who has no feet”.  But now when I think about that conversation, which is only fiction from one writer’s pen after all, I am confronted with another reality.  It is this: WE ALL KILLED JESUS!   He died for our sins, for our sake, for us all.  And we thank God who had the perfect plan and sent His son to earth for this very purpose.  No one is without guilt.  For all have sinned and fallen short…

Let us pray:

“Father, forgive us our denials, our idols, our indifference and open our hearts to your gift of Love and Grace!

Amen!

Have a good and safe weekend.

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