WHAT WOULD/WILL YOU DO?

It is within human nature to follow one who has demonstrated leadership capabilities.  History has numerous accounts of men who had flee in battle when their leader is killed or wounded.  In these instances, there is confusion and disorientation, however, there are usually some keep “their wits about them” and stay the course.

Matthew records the events shortly before the arrest of Jesus where he informs his disciples of their impending stumble.

Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee.  Likewise also said all the disciples. (Mt 26:31-35)

We know what happened.  It was just as Jesus had predicted.  Peter and the other disciples, except John, abandoned him!

The difference between earthly leaders and our Lord is that our leader rose from the dead and reigns in his kingdom still!  Through all the battles of life we must keep “our wits about us” and stay the course.

—Paul