LUKE 22:61

 The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter.  Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: "Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times." - Luke 22:61

How close were You?  Was Peter denying he knew You when you were close enough for him to see Your face?  Did you hear him saying those things?  That had to hurt even more. 

Wow!  All of Your disciples had deserted You, and the one that stayed around denied even knowing You.  You had no one with You, no one by Your side.  It was just You and the Father - and You handled it perfectly.

I'm not sure we give You enough credit for Your bravery, Your determination, Your courage.  I know that when I am alone, I am a totally different person.  My confidence drops at least 70%.  I am much less likely to say the right thing or handle situations like I should.  But, You did all this and it was just You and the Father.

I guess that's really all we need too, but it sure would make it easier if there was someone to support us along the way.