But why,
dad? How many times has one heard these words from a child
desperately arguing against a parent's decision and trying to prove
their point? God is the father of everyone on earth, so how much more
must He deal with His children's continual attempts to disagree with
His sovereign plan? In this instance Peter especially seems to speak
his mind to Jesus by disputing with Him when Jesus prophesies of His
death. In fact, Jesus even mentions His miraculous resurrection, but
Peter takes no heed to that. He merely extracts the sorrowful news
and refuses to believe Jesus' prophesy, thus defying God's plan.
Christians today often commit the same crime. They desire to follow
their own path rather than that of God. They acquire their own agenda
and disregard all of God's warnings. This behavior always results in
rebuke and punishment and often brings one to their knees with the
realization of their arrogant sin. Even Christians have reservations
at times when it comes to suffering or facing hardship for their
faith. Many people feel obliged to a certain standard of living and
don't possess any desire to give it up for any reason, even for God's
design. Peter became so caught up in wanting to prove that his ideas
would play out better than Jesus' that he ignored the marvelous and
providential event that Jesus foretold. Christians often become so
preoccupied in avoiding strife that they miss God's blessings in
disguise. God truly knows best and thinking otherwise roots itself
as a rebellious and satanic sin that festers in one's hearts making
it dark and disloyal towards Christ.