Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:15-16 NABRE)
Wow! Whenever I stop to consider this, I'm amazed!
Not only does Peter recognize Jesus as the long-expected savior of the Jews, he actually recognizes him as the Son of the living God. That is quite a leap, even though Peter has certainly seen him perform some pretty dramatic miracles by this time.
Remember though, Jesus has never actually explained this about himself. Peter could never have known this and wouldn't have guessed it. So "Jesus said to him in reply, 'Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father.'" (Matthew 16:17)
At some point, everyone who has heard the stories about him confronts the question, "What do I believe about Jesus of Nazareth?"
If you're not sure where you stand, it's worth taking the time to find out! Leave religion aside (to some degree) and go to the source. Read the Bible and make your decision. If you're not quite satisfied with what this life seems to be giving you, satisfaction is there. If you have questions about what your purpose is, you may just find the answers are there too.
Today, I will look at my own belief about Jesus of Nazareth, grateful for what I have come to realize, like Simon Peter, that he is the Son of the living God.
Blessed John Francis Burté and Companions, martyred victims of the French Revolution, pray for us.
No comments:
Post a Comment