In today's devotional, we reviewed why Peter, the bravest of Jesus' disciples denied he ever met or knew Jesus;
"Meanwhile, Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. A servant girl came over and said to him, “You were one of those with Jesus the Galilean.” But Peter denied it in front of everyone. “I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said. Later, out by the gate, another servant girl noticed him and said to those standing around, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” Again Peter denied it, this time with an oath. “I don’t even know the man,” he said. A little later some of the other bystanders came over to Peter and said, “You must be one of them; we can tell by your Galilean accent.” Peter swore, “A curse on me if I’m lying—I don’t know the man!” And immediately the rooster crowed."
Matthew 26:69-74 NLT.
Peter denied Jesus because he felt his life was at risk, Jesus had just been sentenced and Peter was afraid their fate could be joined.
Secondly, Peter denied Jesus because his he came to the end of his human ability; he felt he was bold but human boldness cannot handle the attack of the devil.
