Natalie was on music rota for this morning at City of Peace, she did an awesome job, accompanied by Scott on the djembe. It is quite difficult to get some of us moving in the morning but with the aid of some good music things became more relaxed. We heard one of my favourite songs 'But for you who fear my name', I think it was first recorded by Lenny Smith. It is from Malachai 4. Simon preached from Matthew 26 - he pointed out that Peter was actually very brave, he was prepared to lay down his life for Jesus - Mark 14:43 'Just as he was speaking, Judas, one of the Twelve, appeared. With him was a crowd armed with swords and clubs, sent from the chief priests'. So Judas came with a small armed militia and Peter was prepared to fight - he alone with one sword! This was a brave move. But it was about Peter going out in a blaze of glory! Later when he comes to understand Jesus' message better, Peter does die for Jesus, but in a submitted and humble way - no sword in hand. So the main point is - do we do what we do for the one we love or for ourself? What does He really want and do we trust Him with the end result?
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