Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Three Truths

Peter sincerely thought he was ready to give his life up for Christ when he said to Jesus, “Why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for your sake” (John 13:37). In a matter of hours he denied even knowing Jesus (John 18). Yet we know from history that Peter did indeed give his life for the gospel.

Peter’s experience tells us at least three basic truths.

1. We can never remain true to God by our own self determined will

2. We must always rely on God to supply the strength to resist Satan’s temptations (James 4:7)

3. God makes sure we have what we need to resist sin (I Corinthians 10:13).