Lent Journal 10 (Tuesday, April 16, 2019)

Simon Peter said to him, "Master, where are you going?" Jesus answered him, "Where I am going, you cannot follow me now, though you will follow later." Peter said to him, "Master, why can't I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you." Jesus answered, "Will you lay down your life for me? Amen, amen, I say to you, the cock will not crow before you deny me three times.
John 13:36-28

God, how many times have I been like Peter - swearing that I will follow you, only to just as quickly turn my back and deny you? Grant me the strength and courage to show my faith even when it is difficult or unpopular.

Do you find it difficult to express your faith to others? Why or why not? Have you ever been afraid to let someone know you are a Christian? When have you denied Jesus?