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he ever truly understood, before the crucifixion, what would transpire. When Peter saw

Yahshua arrested, he was shaken. He still had some courage, however, and followed the
mob to the court of the Chief Priest. He had seen so many miracles that I am sure he

expected to see yet another one. When Yahshua submitted to being beaten, spat upon, and
mocked, Peter’s reason and courage faltered.

This was not something Peter had foreseen. To him, it looked like Yahshua was being
overcome by evil men. How could God be overcome by man? He began to doubt Yahshua

and consequently he felt vulnerable and helpless. When those with him in the courtyard
began to ask him if he was a follower of Yahshua, Peter was in confusion and had no

courage left. He denied Christ three times.

Matthew 26:74-75
Then he began to curse and swear, "I do not know the man!" And immediately a

cock crowed. And Peter remembered the word which Yahshua had said, "Before a
cock crows, you will deny Me three times." And he went out and wept bitterly.

Two things occur when we follow Christ out of the strength of our will. When we are
successful and perform some accomplishment in our pursuit of Christ, we will become
puffed up and full of pride, after all, we were the one who did this thing. However, if we fail

to accomplish that which we are resolved to do, we become devastated. The failure, likewise,

is ours.
This is what Peter experienced. He was devastated. When the cock crowed, he
remembered Yahshua’s word to him. He realized that Yahshua knew what was going to

happen all along. He had prophesied it. Peter still didn’t fully understand why Yahshua was

undergoing suffering, but he realized that it didn’t catch Yahshua by surprise. He had
spoken to the disciples previously about what must transpire.

Peter realized that he had failed to do what he had so fervently resolved. His bold
words were just an empty boast. His confidence was shaken. His best effort was not enough

to keep him faithful to Christ.
There was another disciple, however, who remained near to Yahshua. This was John.

John wasn’t known for his strong will. Rather, he was known for another trait, his love.
John, in his gospel, refers to himself as the disciple whom Yahshua loved. He was part