A Disciple's Lesson in Failure

This week, we read of Jesus confronting the disciples with a profound personal truth– that when left to their own devices, apart from Christ, they would not be the men they hoped they would be– that of faithful disciples who would never abandon their Lord. Instead, the personal strength in which they trust would quickly fail them, resulting in the abandonment of the one they love. Yet, while the disciples may fail when relying on themselves, their identity as disciples is not marred. For, to be a disciple is to be in unity in Jesus, and trust in his strength all the day long.