Daily Walk Through the New Testament May 13 Read Matthew 26:20-46 The last thing Peter expected to do was deny our Lord. When Jesus predicted that he would, he said, “Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!” (Vs. 35). Before he knew it, he was telling people he didn’t even know Jesus, and weeping bitterly over his unfaithfulness. No one falls suddenly. It happened to Peter in stages: pride, prayerlessness, and peer pressure. Peter could have given in to his discouragement and sadness. He could have given up the faith and turned away from God in shame. Instead, he repented, and God used him mightily! Have you ever experienced anything like Peter did? Remember that failure need not be final. God wants to forgive and use you again. Success is surrendering to God’s will.