Peter was full of bravado.
He considered his affiliation with Jesus one that merits his credentials.
He both privately and publicly declared his self-actualized identity as the most faithful follower of the Messiah.
But loyalty is not measured by advertising. It comes from pure metrics of unbridled obedience.
Three times he denied Christ in public.
It required three public resections of his restorative recommissioning.
“Do you love me?”
“Do you love me?”
“Do you love me?”
“Don’t be a pastor.”
“Begin pastoring My own. And be sure, to touch them gently with your acquired embrace.”
Yes, Lord … you know my bankruptcy.
Enable me O Lord, henceforth.
