To Peter the words "Follow Me" were full of instruction. Not only for his death, but for every step of his life, was the lesson given. Hitherto Peter had been inclined to act independently. He had tried to plan for the work of God, instead of waiting to follow out God's plan. But he could gain nothing by rushing on before the Lord. Jesus bids him, "Follow Me." Do not run ahead of Me. Then you will not have the hosts of Satan to meet alone. Let Me go before you, and you will not be overcome by the enemy.

For Peter var ordene: "Følg mig!" fulde af belæring. Det var ikke alene for hans død, men for hvert eneste skridt i hans liv, at denne lære gjaldt. Indtil nu havde Peter været tilbøjelig til at handle uafhængigt. Han havde prøvet på at lægge planer for Guds gerning i stedet for at vente og følge Guds plan. Men han kunne intet vinde ved at styrte af sted foran Herren. Jesus byder ham: "Følg mig!" Lad være med at løbe foran mig. Så vil du ikke behøve at møde Satans hærskarer alene. Lad mig gå foran dig, så vil du ikke blive overvundet af fjenden.