Today, as we continue to Prepare 90 Days for Easter (P90E), we read Matthew 26 and Luke 4.14-21.
We read this morning about the last day before Christ went to the cross. I cannot but notice a description of Peter's actions after the arrest of Christ. Notice it in Matthew 26.58- And Peter was following him at a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest, and going inside he sat with the guards to see the end. Peter was following Christ at a distance. His distant relationship to Christ led to his denial of Christ around others. After Christ resurrects, Peter has a meeting with Jesus and he is both restored and challenged. After that encounter, Peter becomes a fearless giant for the Lord and makes great strides for the Gospel.
My question for today: How close are you following Jesus? If it is only at a distance, you are bound to deny Him in the crucial points in your life. You will only be loosely associated with Him, and will, sometimes, deny that-- if not in words, in actions. However, if you are walking close to The Lord. If you are in fellowship with Him, you know that you can be restored and challenged at the same time to do mighty things for God.
Let's make sure that we are not following at a distance, but, instead, that we are walking close. Enjoy Jesus today!
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