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As I reflect upon life on my birthday, I am reminded of a recent State Farm commercial. A young man trying to play it cool professes “I’ll never get married!” Shortly following every claim, each statement comes true. Therefore, whether you’re young or old, never say never.
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “today—yes, tonight—before the rooster crows twice you yourself will disown me three times,” Mark 14:30.
Five years ago, I had dreams of becoming a college professor at a new community college about to open. I thought my lone obstacle was completing my master’s degree, a third of the way through at the time. However, financial issues squashed this from ever getting off the ground. Six months later I was blind sided, out of a job and forced to invent myself.
But Peter insisted emphatically, “Even if I have to die with you, I will never disown you.” And all the others said the same, Mark 14:31.
In the Bible, Peter often comes off as cocky, boldly stating that he would never deny Jesus even if all the disciples did. A couple of days later, Peter publicly denied Jesus three times. At the sound of a rooster crowing, Peter was reminded of his vow. Full of regret and remorse, even the confident like Peter experience painful reminders to never say never.
by Jay Mankus
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