“And behold, one of those who were with Jesus reached and drew his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear” (Matthew 26:51).
Peter the hothead. “I’ll protect You Lord.” How many times do we defend the Lord when He needs no defending? He holds all power and authority. Stand firm in Your faith, yes, but do not wrestle with the serpents who could care less about the truth. What will happen will happen and all our defenses will not stop it from happening. Live in the truth that the Lord is Lord of all.
Lord, I do become to easily outraged and I strike out. The wicked are wicked and even from amongst them You will place Your hand of grace and they shall be saved. Guide me out of the wickedness of this world to live in Your grace and mercy. Though I need to be cautious, help me to not be combative. Guide me so that my reactions are according to the Father’s will at all times.
Lord Jesus, thank You for tolerating the foolishness of this age for the sake of the redeemed. Lead me so that I abandon the foolishness that seems to dominate this age. Teach me how to live amidst the warfare that is going on all around me as one of peace. Guide me as only You can to walk the path You have set before me. Teach me and help me to learn from You how to submit to the Father’s will no matter what comes. Amen.
