The Rock & The Devil.

To be called ‘THE ROCK’ at one point and later be addressed as ‘THE DEVIL’ is almost an irony.

When the same individual who was once publicly celebrated for having a deep sense of correctness and insight on issues would later be scolded openly for misguided utterances and blatant misjudgments, then there is a missing link.

Oh Peter, Peter! Encomiums were poured lavishly on you at one point, how did you then lead yourself to this shameful ridicule where you were referred to as THE DEVIL? Why could you not sustain your identity? Why would you be on board today and the next day, you were overboard? What is missing in your life Peter?

When the one who should help to advance the course of our vision becomes the one who wants to stand against it, then it’s time to address them differently.

Oh Peter! When did you become the mouthpiece of the opposition? Why place your zeal in the way of the Master’s Will?

Sometimes good people would express bad intentions about our mission. We must stay focused and prayerfully rebuke every ‘undertone’ that is at work. We are too close to our Canaan than to allow the voices of the Peters in our life to sap our energy.

As men on a mission, we must keep watch over our assignment; be thankful to and respectful of everyone supporting us in its accomplishment. However, we must never be afraid to resist any ideology that threatens to truncate our next level. If left on unaddressed, the voices of the Peters would weaken our resolve and potentially distract us.