Don't just walk the walk, talk the talk! John 18:25-27

John 18
Peter’s Second and Third Denials 
25 Meanwhile, as Simon Peter was standing by the fire warming himself, they asked him again, “You’re not one of His disciples, are you?” He denied it, saying, “No, I am not.” 26 But one of the household slaves of the high priest, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, “Didn’t I see you out there in the olive grove with Jesus?” 27 Again Peter denied it. And immediately a rooster crowed. 

What a sinking feeling. It's like being punched in the gut. You've been warned about the possibility and in arrogance you say "I would NEVER do that!" Then you realize you just did. It's too late, you can't have a do over. 

We call it "Pulling a Peter". You may not actually deny Christ but you don't stand up for Him when the opportunity presents itself. 

So what do you do? Be better prepared for next time. How do you do that? Become more diligent. Read your Bible, Study scripture, join a study, go to church, fellowship and pray. Be alert to opportunities around you to share your faith. Take a step by public declaration of faith and then keep stepping forward. It gets easier the more you walk, it gets easier the more you talk. 

Today, commit yourself to referencing God in one conversation to one stranger. You'll be surprised how easy it is. Then, look for the opportunity to do it again. 

Blessings, Cecilia