Good Morning! My name is Mike Cervik and I was asked to give you a devotional thought from the book of Matthew 26-27.
Key Verse: Matthew 26:75 Then Peter remembered the word Jesus had spoken: "Before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times…"
Read Key Passage: Matthew 26:69-75
Reflection: We have all probably turned our backs to God at one time or another. Many of us have friends, classmates, or someone who we know who isn’t a Christian. Many times we won't share our faith with them because we are afraid or embarrassed of what others might think of us. This is turning our back to God. Do you think this pleases God when we do this? How do we feel when one of our friends turns their back to us? Peter was a great Christian and one of the best disciples, and he turned his back to Jesus three times because he was afraid of being persecuted. Thankfully we serve a forgiving God who never turns His back to us.
When we read the Bible we should always apply the lessons that we learn, to our lives. Applying scripture is how God’s Word begins to change us!!
Application:
Next time you are in a situation when the conversation is about God, just remember God wants us to spread his Word and share our faith with others. Aren't you glad God isn't ashamed or embarrassed of us?
Review Questions:
1. Can you think of a time you turned your back to God?
2. What exactly did Peter do to disown Jesus?
3. Do you think God would ever turn His back to you? Why?
In Christ,
Mike
Name: Mike Cervik
Family: Jenny, Norah, and Nathan CervikOccupation: Firefighter/paramedic
Favorite book in the Bible: Mark
When you got saved: 4th grade