Peter! What a character he was, don't you think? Always the first to react to Jesus' statements. Most often, before thinking it through. It's the case of impulsiveness; emotion over logic; tongue working ahead of brain.
Yes, he was rebuked. Yes, he denied his Master because of fear. Yes, he was all these, but he remained! He knew he yielded to the impulse of the moment and regretted with utter remorse, and he had another chance.
Christ came to offer us a chance to be changed - to be transformed. He knew His mission all along - to seek and save those who were lost. And lost, all of us were. He unreservedly and unhesitatingly climbed Calvary to be crucified like a common criminal enduring the excruciating pain. All for you and me.
Peter accepted the rebuke coming from the most tender look as Christ passed by. He responded rightly and remained. Will you do the same?
