new light - I hadn't really thought about the fact that the disciples were also in danger of being arrested and killed.
truth - is this true to my experience ... yes. I have to admit that if I were one of the disciples, I wouldn't even have the courage to follow at a distance, like Peter. I still cringe, telling new people that I'm a christian.
implications - I find inspiration in the example of the courage of the beloved disciple. And I'm comforted by the fact that Jesus still chose Peter to lead the disciples ... Jesus doesn't expect us to toe any special line to be accepted, he takes us as we are.
problems - it is kind of demoralizing to realize what a coward I am, but I try to keep focused on Jesus instead of myself.
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cowards like us get to feed his sheep
yyep, he who feeds and runs away, lives to feed another day :-)
It's all true, Crystal. I've followed Jesus at a great distance for many years, and God's love has never grown cold.
Not everyone is called to be a hero.
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