Confession of Peter
Matthew 16:13-19 (NRSV)
Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."
Reflection
Our recognition of Jesus as the Messiah is our focus in the Church. We don't look to Jesus as one who is leading to another greater person, we look to Jesus as the Savior of all the world. We must be bold enough to say this out loud and in front of other people. This statement is the basis for our creeds. I believe in God... We believe in God... "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God."
Our vision, our focus, our very being must be focused on this personal and corporate statement of faith. I/we believe in Jesus Christ, Savior, Messiah, Son of God. Thanks be to God!
Prayer
Jesus, I believe in you as my Lord and Savior. Take my life and lead me, guide me, teach me, and may I live my life pleasing to the call you give to me today... tomorrow... and forever. --- Amen
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