Be Safe ... or Be Bold

Week 15, Day 2 Reading: Matthew 26:57-68

Matthew 26:57-58  “Then those who had seized Jesus led him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered. And Peter was following him at a distance, as far as the courtyard of the high priest, and going inside he sat with the guards to see the end.”

It would be rather easy to skip over the simple observation of where Peter was in this passage – at least I almost did! The reality is that Peter, the friend and disciple of Jesus who should have been there to testify to the innocence of Christ, was following Him at a safe distance from those who hated Him. Instead of having boldness and defending Jesus, Peter cowers in fear of man.

Unfortunately, I find myself all too often acting like Peter. I am far more content to stand at a safe distance instead of going and boldly proclaiming the Gospel. But, the truth is we have been called not to the fear of man, but to defend Christ and His truth. We have been set free through Christ not to be afraid of man, but to spread the Gospel to all who will believe.

So, maybe we should ask ourselves where we are. Are we following at a safe distance from controversy or danger, or are we willing to get uncomfortable for the sake of Christ? As John Calvin once said, “A dog barks when his master is attacked. I would be a coward if I saw that God’s truth is attacked and yet remained silent.”  Let's determine to boldly speak for Christ!

Written by guest blogger: Adam Swift 

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