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But the faith of Peter never flagged; he followed his Master with
unwavering devotion. When those of the disciples who had ardently
expected Jesus to make a great display of power, and take his place on
David’s throne, left him because they perceived that he had no such
intention, Peter and his companions faltered not in their allegiance.
The vacillating course of those who praised yesterday, and condemned
today, did not affect the faith of the true follower of the Saviour. Peter
declares, “Thou art the Son of the living God.” He waited not for kingly
honors to crown his Lord, but accepted him in his humiliation. Peter,
in his confession of Christ, expressed the faith of the disciples. But
notwithstanding this, Jesus knew that neither his believing followers
nor any of the Jews had any idea of associating humiliation, suffering
and death, with their Messiah. Compassionate Redeemer, who, in
the full knowledge of the doom that awaited him, tenderly smoothed
the way for his disciples, prepared them for their crowning trial, and
strengthened them for the final test!
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