Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.” But Peter declared, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you.” And all the other disciples said the same.

‭‭Matthew‬ ‭26‬:‭34‬-‭35‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Each of us longs to believe that our faith and loyalty to Jesus is unstoppable. 

Even at my most intimate times of communion and spiritual connection, I’ve made promises I was unable to keep. 

The very best of intentions somehow end up having let us down. 

I’ll beat myself up for awhile until Jesus lets me off the hook with the truth of my inherently sinful nature. 

It’s better not to have made a vow at all than to make a vow and break it. (Ecclesiastes 5:4-5)

Our brokenness is also our reminder of our reliance on the saving work of the cross. 

The rooster always crows, declaring that truth. 

Just when you think you have it altogether, you’ll discover you don’t.  

As long as we’re above ground walking this earth, there’s no escaping our sin nature or the pride that fuels it.

Try as you may, the experience of humility is what makes us need and love Jesus all the more.