Luke 22:54-62 “Rejection to Restoration”

Jesus had told Peter the night of the Last supper…the night when Jesus makes a New Covenant with His disciples…that he would be sifted like wheat.
Jesus also tells him that He would pray that Peter’s faith would not fail…and overall, we know that it didn’t…because he went on to preach sermons and write two letters.
He certainly strengthened his brothers when he turned back to Jesus…and his words still strengthen us today.
But in the moment…that night in the courtyard…his faith did fail…and I would suggest that it had been weakening for some time before that night.
Jesus knew Peter was struggling…He also knew that Peter needed a strong unshakeable faith for what lay ahead.