Peter's love for Jesus was real, but his confidence in himself was greater than his understanding of his own weakness. His failure exposed his need for dependence on God, but Jesus had already prepared the way for Peter's repentance, restoration, and future purpose. Ask Yourself - Am I depending on my determination to follow Jesus, or am I depending on God to strengthen me? - When fear or pressure comes, do I stay close to Jesus or begin following at a distance? - When God exposes something in me, do I defend myself or humbly allow Him to correct me? - Can I believe that God can restore me and use what He has taught me to strengthen someone else? “I don't want to merely be confident that I will stand; I want to stay close, prayerful, humble, and dependent on God so that He enables me to stand.”