“And Peter remembered the statement that Jesus had made: “Before a rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.” And he went out and wept bitterly” (Matthew 26:75).
What can you do when you are confronted with absolute truth? You can go deeper into evil, or you can repent. With every repentance, there is a lesson learned. The harder the fall, the greater the lesson. The Lord knows what we are going to do. He gives us grace so that we may repent, learn the lesson and grow in the likeness of Christ.
Lord, I often bluff and pretend that I am better than I am. It does me no good and only feeds my pride. Teach me to be quick to repent. Teach me to learn how to avoid the places and situations where I need to repent. Through all things, continue to lead me to become more and more like You each day. Lead me through all bitterness of this age to turn to You, the Savior who saves.
Lord Jesus, with great compassion, You led the disciples through all of their trials. You have come into my life to lead me through all of my trials. No matter the bitterness that comes, especially the bitterness I bring upon myself, lead me by Your grace to look to You always and never betray the goodness of the faith which You have given me. At all times, save me Lord so that I may be with You forever. Amen.
