Stand Up

A recent conversation with fellow mama believer echoed some of these very questions. Although they weren’t out-rightly expressed as the words pecked above, the conversation swirled with words pertaining to a believer that was questioning their faith. This “someone” was very near and dear to her heart.

After walking miles with his Messiah, gaining understanding that truly Jesus was the long-awaited Messiah on a line straight from Heaven, Peter also squelched out something familiar to the phrases above. His words chimed to the tune of I will never disown you. Jesus predicted it, in fact, as he cast a call in the night that all the disciples would fall away on account of him. As a basketball referee clearly and concisely calls a blatant foul, Jesus called, “Denial!” to Peter.  (Matthew 26)

Peter wasn’t buying it.  Never would he deny his Christ. Certainly he could never walk away from the very One who performed numerous miracles in his presence. Never.

But he did.

When we become new believers, with all the excitement abounding, would we consider saying I will never disown you to our Jesus?

But then the trials come.

The questioning arises.

We wonder if He’s truly strong enough to carry us through this life.

As a new believer, I, too, walked this road. I questioned whether God was real.

BUT, that questioning led to answers, and ultimately, to a stronger, unshakable faith. It was a necessary moment in the walk with my Lord, and these feet are now grounded like never before. I will not be moved. He is Lord.

In my case, the search for an answer led me to a women’s AGLOW meeting in Peachtree City, Georgia. It was there that a strong warrior of the Lord, Zandra, prayed over me. It was after that “digging in” session that God became real. Mind you, I had already asked Jesus to be my Savior, but I was now, several weeks later, questioning if He was real. I needed more, or staying the path simply wouldn’t be possible.

After that session, with the Holy Spirit situated front and center, there was no longer a question mark; that space of belief was now complete with a period. Question answered.

I have to think that Peter’s denial was a low point for him. He may not have turned completely away, but he did waiver in that moment. Many of us have been there.