John 13: 36-38- What's Wrong With Peter?

Read John 13: 36-38

We know Peter was a very energetic and emotional man.  Like some of the other disciples, the life Peter lived was a hard life and it would continue to be hard after Jesus was crucified.  Many times, we hear Peter criticized for emotional nature but that is the nature God blessed Peter with.  If we take just a little time to look at ourselves, we will see that our personalities are given to us by God and He intends for us to do the work He has for us, and our personalities are many times part of that work.  

We are human and humans make mistakes.  Sometimes big mistakes.  Peter's emotional response to Jesus is something we should all have.  We need to know what our emotional responses require of us also.  Peter didn't always get that.  In verse 37 we read, "But why can't I come now, Lord? he asked.  'I'm ready to die for you.' Jesus answered, "Die for me? I tell you the truth Peter, before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me." 

This is another sign to Peter and to all of us the omnipotence of Jesus.  Jesus knew what Peter would do when confronted about his belief and his allegiance to Jesus.  Peter thought he was stronger than that, but he wasn't as strong as he needed to be.  We need to learn from Peter that we will be in situations that require us to stand strong in our belief for Jesus and know we need to override our emotions sometimes in order to do what Jesus expects of us. 

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