“Simon Denies His Saviour”
Thursday, August 15, 2024Key Verse
“And when she saw Peter warming himself, she looked upon him, and said, And thou also wast with Jesus of Nazareth. But he denied, saying, I know not, neither understand I what thou sayest. And he went out into the pouch; and the cock crew” (Mark 14:68).
Text — Philippians 2:1-11
Message
The Lord Jesus Christ had told Simon Peter before his denial that he was going to deny Him. Peter bragged that even if others would do that, he wouldn’t. Alas before a maid, Peter denied His Master. What a lesson! Today, some youths deny the Lord because of: (1) over-confidence (2) prayerlessness (3) evil association (4) seeking privileges – position, school admission, prosperity from wrong sources (5) forgetfulness of the word of God (6) fear of peers, fear of being different and desire to belong.
You deny Christ when: (a) you hide your Christian identity, (b) you compromise with sinners, (c) you are a hypocrite, (d) you reject the word of Christ you once cherished. Peter repented and was restored. You too can be restored if you have fallen. To be steadfast to the end do the following: (1) always watch and pray (2) rely on the grace of God (3) always feed on the word of God (4) fellowship with true children of God (5) preach the word (6) endure hardship for Christ’s sake (7) look unto Jesus.
Quote
Always watch and Pray
Challenge
If we deny him, He will also deny us.
Prayer for today