Luke 22:24-62 - When you return, strengthen the people

It is not really a question as to whether you or I will deny Jesus…we will. We will either deny him by not doing what we have been asked, by doing the opposite that we've been asked, or by not standing with him in his trials. (Peter does all of these in this text.) The question that Jesus has is this: When he returns will he strengthen the people?"When I return will I? When you return will you?

So roll up your sleeves, put your mind in gear, be totally ready to receive the gift that’s coming when Jesus arrives. Don’t lazily slip back into those old grooves of evil, doing just what you feel like doing. You didn’t know any better then; you do now. As obedient children, let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness. God said, “I am holy; you be holy. [1 Peter 1:13-16]