DAILY?READINGS: Gen. 35; Psalms 7-8; Matt. 19:16 to 20:16
This night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. Matthew 26:34
Today the Chinese celebrate their New Year—the Year of the Rooster/ Cockerel. People born this year are believed to be hardworking and courageous. They are very confident about themselves. Indeed Peter was such a “rooster” till Jesus warned him: “This night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice” (Matt. 26:34), which he later did and for which he wept bitterly (Matt. 26:74-75). But the Lord was gracious and restored him to service after His resurrection (John 21:15-27). If you have been a failure like Peter, do not be conceited; come back, confess your sin and He will restore you this day. —K. C. Ung
When pangs of death seized on my soul, unto the Lord I cried;
Till Jesus came and made me whole,I would not be denied.
—C. P. Jones