Jesus said he would build his church with Peter as the foundation even though Peter was a sinner and would later deny even knowing Jesus. We don’t know why Jesus picked Peter as the first leader, but we do know this; all humans are sinners and we live in a fallen world. Jesus didn’t say his church would be perfect and its leaders never make mistakes. But Jesus did say that the gates of hell would not be victorious over his church.
Lord, help me to pray for the church you established and its leaders.
Reflections on the Word of God 