Choosing Your Fire
Choosing Your Fire: Warming Up and Walking Strong The night of Peter's denial of Jesus remains etched in memory, a night shrouded in bone-chilling coldness (John 18:18). In an attempt to find respite, many gathered around a fire of coals to warm themselves. Among them was Peter, seeking refuge in the comforting glow. However, as he sought warmth, he was twice confronted about his association with Jesus. Simultaneously, in another corner of the hall, Jesus faced interrogation, and a soldier struck him with a contemptuous blow for his words to the High Priest. The palpable tension in the air rendered Peter's denial almost inevitable. Peter's initial denial might be viewed as an instinctive reaction, but repeating it indicated a more contemplative response. In the seasons of life where enduring the chill of adversity proves demanding, where do you seek solace? Ponder whether the company you keep adds to your spiritual radiance or detracts f...