“He said to them, ‘Who so you say that I am?’ And Simon Peter answered and said, ‘Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.’”

 One of the most profound questions to be asked and answered in life is found in this passage. Jesus starts with a general inquiry, “Who do do people say that the Son af Man is?” Peter’s response reflects the varying perceptions that the general public has of Jesus. Some must have heard things in Jesus’ teaching that resembled the prophets. Some saw the similarities with Jesus. This general question got a general response.

In the turn of a word, Jesus gets acutely personal with Peter. “Who do YOU say I am?” I’m struck by the way this question gets to the heart of my faith. My response must be in the first person, not just a general reflection of the crowd. This response is a far cry from a distant religion. It is a reflection of my personal, one-to-one, intimate relationship with the Son of the Living God. He’s more than a good, moral man. He’s more than a wise instructor. He’s my Lord. My Savior. My Rock, My Redeemer.

 Thank You, Lord, that You are personal, all-knowing and able to be known. There are so many misperceptions of who You were and are. Help me to be one who will represent and reflect You well. Lord, help me be quick to help others see the real You. Help me be ready to confess You as Lord. I pray that others will see You in me.

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