Luke 22:61–62
61 And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice.
62 And Peter went out, and wept bitterly.
In Luke 22:61-62, we see Peter’s denial of Jesus. After proclaiming his loyalty, Peter denied the Lord three times, just as Jesus had foretold. Peter was convicted of his sin when the rooster crowed and wept bitterly. This painful reminder became a turning point in his spiritual life.
We all have moments where we falter in our spiritual walk. These failures can haunt us, much like the rooster’s crow reminded Peter of his denial. However, these reminders are not meant to condemn us but to guide us back to God.
While we may never forget our past failures, we can choose to learn from them and move forward. Despite his denial, Peter did not forsake his spiritual life. He learned from his experience and went on to be greatly used by God. God has work for us to do, and He calls us to move beyond our past failures.
So, chin up and shoulders back. Let us move forward in the work of the Lord. Every time you hear your “rooster crow,” let it be a reminder that God chooses not to remember your sins. Embrace His grace and continue on with renewed faith and purpose.
Devotional by Pastor Rod Holler, Sr.