Read: Luke 22:54–62
Peter had said he was ready to die for Jesus. But when the moment came, he got scared. So, he denied even knowing Jesus—not once, but three times.
And then Jesus looked at him, but not in anger or disappointment. It was a look full of knowing love. Jesus saw Peter’s fear, regret, and heartache, and he looked at Peter with compassion.
We face moments where we hide our faith. We stay quiet when someone mocks our belief. We avoid mentioning Jesus in a conversation because it might feel awkward.
But Jesus is still looking—not to shame us, but to invite us into courage. He’s looking for hearts that will stay faithful, even when it’s uncomfortable. Even when it costs something.
What does courage look like for you? Maybe it’s gently bringing up your faith with a friend who’s struggling or behaving differently at work. Whatever the situation, Jesus is worthy of being known. He’s worthy of our loyalty. And when we mess up, he looks at us like he looked at Peter, not to condemn, but to call us back.