“You will all fall away,” Jesus told them, “for it is written:
“I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.”
Zechariah 13:7
But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”
Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I will not.”
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “today-yes, tonight-before the rooster crows twice you yourself will disown me three times.”
But Peter insisted emphatically, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you.” And all the others said the same.
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Have you ever noticed that it wasn’t just Peter who gave in…it says that every one of them told Jesus they wouldn’t fall away…and yet every one of them did. They were ordinary men, faced with the realization that they didn’t have Jesus walking with them anymore. I don’t know about you but that would frighten me too some. They were in unfamiliar territory. We find ourselves in unfamiliar territory as well…the question is, how are we (the Church) going to respond? Let’s not run and hide…but be the difference this world needs to see. This is our shot Church! Let’s not waste it!
A Journey With Jesus 