“But Peter followed him at a distance” (Matt 26:58). We do that when the demands of Christ are tough and uncomfortable. When we mature, we desperately want to be near Him, embracing our cross. We do it with a deep knowing that in losing our life we save it. Paradoxically, in embracing the cross we experience death and resurrection simultaneously. Close the distance. Walk near to Him even if it means a cross. And it will!
“If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross daily and follow Me.” Luke 9:23 (NASB)
