I Will Lay Down My Life For Your Sake

“Lord, where are you going?” So Peter asked the Lord,

His heart was troubled, he struggled to fully trust God.

How could His dearly beloved Master speak of dying?

He could barely control himself, he felt like crying.

 

“Where I am going you cannot follow Me now…!”

These words stung his heart, he answered with a vow.

“Lord, why cannot I follow You now?” Peter asked in pain,

He had given up many things! Had he sacrificed all in vain?

 

“Will you lay down your life for My sake?” Jesus gently said.

For He had foreseen that Peter would deny Him instead!

Peter had meant well when he cried out the way he did,

He thought that his strength was equal to his spoken creed.

 

How much better have we fared in our promise to walk with God?

How many times have we faltered and failed to live for the Lord?

Humbly, we come to the Lord’s Table, and appreciate His grace afresh,

He bids us partake of His Body and Blood, that our souls may be refreshed.

 

Inspiration: John 13:37

 

Charles Tan