Sorry that it has been so long! Suddenly, one day turns into a week, and a week turns into weeks, and, well, you know the rest of the story! Anyhow, I hope this will be a reminder to any who read it.
Matt 16:15-16 (KJV)He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am? And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Jesus asked all of the disciples the same question. Look at the Scripture again, and notice it says that “He saith unto them.” While he asked of all, only one responded. Simon Peter’s response was not a calculated, rehearsed response. It was an act of simple faith. Peter spoke what he believed. Confess and believe – these are the two actions that Paul told the Romans must occur in order to be saved.
Now what about you? Who do you say that He is? When Christ confronts you with this question in a crowd of people, many who may not believe, what will you say? Are you prepared to be the one that will stand out for Him? Have you established such a relationship with Him that calling Him Christ is a natural occurrence, a simple act of faith? Because Peter was the only one who responded, Jesus told him that upon that rock He will build His church. Did Peter continue to make mistakes? He certainly did, but look how God used him after Christ ascended! God is not a respecter of persons, and He wants to use you in the same way he used Peter. Be prepared to be that rock, that cornerstone of faith wherever you are.
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7 comments:
Great to see you posting again! I always appreciate the devotions in the mail but it's good to be able interact with you here on your blog as well.
The knowledge that Peter had was revealed to Him by God and the faith that Peter had in what God revealed is what Jesus said He would build His Church on. It is so sad when God reveals the Truth to some and they refuse to accept it through faith being already condemned. Those that do accept it also receive the greatest gift ever given, the gift of eternal life.
Good to see you back!
I so identify with Peter. My mouth moves faster than my brain.
I suffer from chronic foot-in-mouth disease.
Yet every so often God allows me to blurt out a truth of His, to my own amazement.
How Awesome He is!
I second Kc's first sentence!!
I definitely needed to be reminded to be faithful with the knowledge God has given me.
Good thoughts.
Glad you are a rock!
and thanks!
Ron, it isn't the quantity of posts that matter but rather the quality and you sir, have nailed it.
Blessings from a new reader
AMEN!
This is such a similar theme to the blog I posted today!
I love when Christ works in the body like this, when by the Spirit we are led to a similar message; confirmation that the source is true.
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