John 13:38

"Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake?  Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice."
John 13:38


I picked this scripture today because it makes me think about how very much better God knows us than we know ourselves.  Even Peter, who *did* love the Lord very much, and who thought that he was ready to die for him... who became the leader of the church after Christ was crucified... he found here that God knew him better than he knew himself.  ... This can pose a problem at times, for we have a tendency to shy away from people who know our weaknesses.  It is difficult to have them pointed out, and to feel that vulnerable.  Thankfully, God doesn't point them out to humiliate us, or to take advantage of our weakness, but he shows them to us so that we can make them strong.  And he assists us in that task.  John was bitterly sorry when he realized that what Christ had predicted came to pass... and it helped him to change, and to grow stronger... to turn his weakness into a powerful strength... declaring Christ wherever he went.  It is hard to realize our weaknesses, and to have them pointed out to us... but with God, it is a blessing to be able to change those things and become stronger and better people.  Today, let's talk to God about the things that are hard for us... and let him help. :)