Day 20 of our 47-day journey with Jesus to the cross.

Author & Voice: Jared Yates

Peter, bold enough to walk on water and confess Jesus as the Christ, crumbles before the questions of a servant girl—revealing how quickly fear can overpower even sincere faith. His three denials expose the fragility of self-reliance and the painful spiral of shame that follows failure. Yet this episode reminds us that our worst moments are not the end of our story—because the same Jesus Peter denied would later restore him, proving that grace is greater than fear and calling us to place our faith not in ourselves, but in Him.

Scripture

1. Matthew 26:69-75

Reflection Questions

1. What lies did Satan say to you in that moment? Are any of those lies still with you? What truth from Jesus do you need to replace those lies with?
2. Is your faith in yourself and what you can do for Jesus? Or is it in Jesus and what He can do through you? If it’s in you, what are some things you need to start doing to transfer your faith to Jesus?

Kid-Friendly Question

1. Can you think of a time when your fear caused you to shrink back from what God was calling you to do?

Spiritual Practice - Meditation & Memorization

1. Spend a few minutes thanking Jesus for restoring you, like He restored Peter, after any failures.
2. Write down any lies from Satan you are believing about your worth and value. Then write down the truth of who Jesus says you are.
3. Read over 2 Corinthians 5:17. Try to memorize it and speak it throughout the day. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.”