I so love Jesus. I think that I love Jesus as much as Simon Peter loves Jesus. With a love that still isn't quite enough. Oh, I love Jesus, and I willingly follow him. But sometimes, Jesus asks just a bit too much. Jesus wants me to put myself on the line---usually for the benefit of another---often for someone I don't really know. It is at these times, when I have decided the cost is too much, that I deny my Lord. Usually, I don't even recognize my denial because I have a ready justification in hand for why I have chosen the way I have.
Within us, we must learn to listen for the cockcrow. We must develop such an intimate relationship with Christ that when the betrayal begins to fall from our lips (I can't do that; No, I'm sorry, but I can't help you; That person doesn't deserve my effort; This is who I am, I don't need to change)---that the crowing resounds within us and begins our turning back. And like Simon Peter, we will be able to continue in our ministry to "strengthen our brothers" and sisters. We will find ourselves back on the Way----loving Jesus with all our heart by loving others with all our strength. This is Good News.
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