Emotional Decisions

Mark 14:29-31 Peter declared, "Even if all fall away, I will not." 30"I tell you the truth," Jesus answered, "today—yes, tonight—before the rooster crows twice you yourself will disown me three times." 31But Peter insisted emphatically, "Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you." And all the others said the same.

Peter was a man who spoke before he thought. He was an emotional man that loved Jesus with all his heart. He would've done anything for Him. Yet being emotional he tends to make decisions and say things to make him look and feel better.

v.67-68
When she saw Peter warming himself, she looked closely at him. "You also were with that Nazarene, Jesus," she said. 68But he denied it. "I don't know or understand what you're talking about," he said, and went out into the entryway.

When Peter was with Jesus, he was on His side. When Peter was with the crowd, he was on their side.

v. 72c
And he broke down and wept

Peter was confronted and repentant. I am like Peter. I am emotional and sometimes just go with the flow without making sure what I'm saying is 100% true. I have told God so many times, I'll pray everyday, I'll read the word everyday if you do this for me. Knowing God is not making deals its about love and relationship. Maybe I'm still Simon and sometimes Peter. But after his denial he still made stupid decisions because though he was Jesus' disciple he wasn't perfect but he was repentant.

Lord,
This life is a tough one and decisions are made everyday. I want to be a Peter and not a Simon and only through you can i be stronger and wiser. Plant my feet God and keep me firm because only you can give me the strength to move mountains.
I forever love you
Amen