A Lesson.
"Put up thy sword into the sheath," commanded the Savior, "the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?" What a lesson to Peter! Even though duty led to suffering and death, yet would the Lord not waver in His strength.
Then said Jesus, "Suffer ye thus far, and He touched his ear and healed him."[[9]]
As the officers led Jesus away, the disciples "all forsook Him, and fled."
Peter Follows Jesus.
Peter's strength and loyalty were wavering; but he could not bring himself to flee with the others. Neither could he conclude that it was best to go with Jesus; so he did neither, but "followed Him afar off, even unto the palace of the high priest."
At first, he remained on the outside, but later ventured in where the servants were sitting.
WEAKNESS BRINGS MISERY
While Peter was standing by the stove warming himself, a girl came in, and recognizing him as one who had been with Jesus, said, "Thou, also wast with Jesus of Galilee."
In a Moment of Weakness.