Then Jesus said to the chief priests, the officers of the temple police, and the elders who had come for him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as if I were a bandit? When I was with you day after day in the temple, you did not lay hands on me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness!” Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest’s house. But Peter was following at a distance. Luke 22:52-54

Are you following at a distance?  Peter, in the dramatic story of Jesus’ Passion, was following at a distance.  He wanted to know what was going on, but did not want anyone to know he followed Jesus, for fear of his life. 

Often, we follow Jesus at a distance.  We come to church, we give our offering, we even do ministries around the church, but are we open about our faith?  Do we show Jesus to others, or are we following at a distance?

As you journey through this new week, find an opportunity to step out of the shadows and the distance and show Jesus to someone.  It does not need to be a grandiose thing, rather one simple caring thing you can do to show your faith.  It may make all the difference.

Peace,

Pastor Bill