And he spake that saying openly. And Peter took him, and began to rebuke him.
Mark 8:32
Beginning in verse 31, the Lord Jesus had begun explaining the events that would take place leading to His eventual death by crucifixion. Peter, being a "fixer" and a definite 'man's man' immediately jumped into defensive mode. Peter loved the Lord, of this there can be no doubt. As was his personality, Peter was passionate about His Savior. And, when faced with what the Lord said would soon come to pass, Peter reverted to what he knew best---reacting with a fleshly response. I believe Peter meant what he was saying. In his mind, I think Peter felt like he was ready to die for Jesus. He wasn't though. Imagine, the creation correcting the Creator!
We do the same thing, don't we, girls? How? By having to be dragged, kicking and screaming, into doing what we know in our hearts to be the leading of the Lord. Sometimes it's because God's leading is contrary to what we want; sometimes it's just because we are afraid. Who can say why Peter reacted the way he did except that he did so honestly believing he'd fight to the death for Jesus.
Our flesh is just as weak (if not much weaker!) as Peter's. May we truly be given to allowing Jesus to rule our thoughts and our words.
Scripture Reading for the Day:
Mark 8:32
Beginning in verse 31, the Lord Jesus had begun explaining the events that would take place leading to His eventual death by crucifixion. Peter, being a "fixer" and a definite 'man's man' immediately jumped into defensive mode. Peter loved the Lord, of this there can be no doubt. As was his personality, Peter was passionate about His Savior. And, when faced with what the Lord said would soon come to pass, Peter reverted to what he knew best---reacting with a fleshly response. I believe Peter meant what he was saying. In his mind, I think Peter felt like he was ready to die for Jesus. He wasn't though. Imagine, the creation correcting the Creator!
We do the same thing, don't we, girls? How? By having to be dragged, kicking and screaming, into doing what we know in our hearts to be the leading of the Lord. Sometimes it's because God's leading is contrary to what we want; sometimes it's just because we are afraid. Who can say why Peter reacted the way he did except that he did so honestly believing he'd fight to the death for Jesus.
Our flesh is just as weak (if not much weaker!) as Peter's. May we truly be given to allowing Jesus to rule our thoughts and our words.
Scripture Reading for the Day:
Proverbs 21
Mark 8
Peter reminds me of myself! Quick to respond honestly believing what we say is true, but not knowing we are not strong enough on our own.
ReplyDeleteIt is so true that our flesh is very weak, i really need to let God rule my thoughts and words
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