Who Do You Say I Am?

READ | Matthew 16:13-18

The question hung in the air like a thick morning fog.

There was complete silence.

The small crowd around Jesus looked stunned— too scared or uncertain to speak. They didn’t know what to say in response to the Lord’s question, “Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:15). Then, as though some invisible hand had flipped a switch, bringing him into perfect awareness, Simon Peter’s head shot up. He looked Jesus in the eye and declared, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” (v. 16). Peter got it right.

Calling Jesus “Christ” and “God’s Son” was a big deal in biblical times. Such a statement led to the death of many brave believers. The Jewish and Roman authorities persecuted Christians who were willing to take a stand for their faith. Even those who walked side-by-side with Jesus—and eagerly took part in His ministry—sometimes hesitated to call Him “Christ.” It was a huge risk.

So, they sometimes remained silent while continuing to work for the kingdom.

Isn’t it interesting that today’s Church often has the opposite problem?

Many people are quick to exclaim “Jesus is Lord!”

But, they fail to go about His work and ministry.

Is there a difference between what you profess with your mouth and what you do for the kingdom?

Jesus calls us to be complete in testimony and in deed.

If you confess “Jesus is Lord,” then your life should reflect your bold stance.

What can you do today to share your faith with others?

SUCCESS REQUIRES NO EXPLANATION; FAILURES MUST BE DOCTORED WITH ALIBIS.

The surest way to achieve acceptance in any organization or in any line of work is to be successful.

Unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way.

No matter how carefully you study a subject, no matter how rationally you make decisions, no matter how well prepared you are, you will occasionally make mistakes. Human beings always do.

The important thing is to realize that temporary setbacks are not permanent failures.

Successful people recognize that we all experience temporary setbacks that require us to reevaluate our performance and take corrective action to achieve success.

They know that adversity is never permanent.

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