 There are two truths in the Scriptures that we should hold on to — like two sides of a coin. One truth is found in John 15:15, where Jesus said, “Apart from Me, you can do nothing.” The other truth is found in Philippians 4:13, where Paul writes, “I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.”
Peter lived in John 15:5. He was a mix of hubris, pride, and irrational self-confidence in a futile endeavor to somehow earn Jesus’ favor. But one day the coin flipped, and Peter learned to live in the truth of Philippians 4:13. He understood that apart from Christ, he was nothing and could do nothing. But there came a point when he realized he could do all things through Christ, who gave him strength. Unfortunately, it was through the failure of denying Jesus that Peter learned this valuable lesson. But we don’t have to repeat Peter’s mistake. We can learn what it means to be wholly dependent on Jesus and His ability. Watch our study of Matthew 26:36-75 as we consider the pitfalls of leaning on our own strength. Comments are closed.
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