Mark 14:69, 71 - "The servant-girl saw him, and began once more to say to the bystanders, 'This is one of them!' ... But he began to curse and swear, 'I do not know this man you are talking about!'”
Whether we wish to believe it or not, those around us are always watching. Friends, colleagues at work, relatives, and especially those closest to us – our spouses and children. Oftentimes, those with whom we deal with will remain silent about our faith until a crisis moment reveals our allegiance. Then, we may find those we thought were not watching are watching indeed. Some might say, "You call yourself a Christian and believe THAT? Look at the way you are behaving!"
Peter was right. He did not know Jesus as he professed. He only knew Him as an acquaintance that he desired to emulate, but yet not enough to die for. Will we be surprised to hear others accusing us of being with Jesus only in relation to His precepts rather than relationship with Him? If we rejoice when others say we are "one of them," no matter the circumstances, we will embrace both His death in us so we can live through Him.
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