Monday Devotions: Putting Swords Away

John 18

Of all the scriptures available this weekend, our preacher yesterday found himself preaching on one that ended with a bloody ear:

Then Simon Peter, who had a sword, drew it and struck the high priest’s servant, cutting off his right ear. (The servant’s name was Malchus.) Jesus commanded Peter, “Put your sword away! Shall I not drink the cup the Father ha…