Devotion:
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Read Matthew 16:13-18.
Jesus asked, Who do people say that the Son of man is? This is one of the most important questions you will ever answer. Our eternity rests on how we respond to this question. You can tell by their responses that many of the people in Jesus’ day were confused. Jesus was a mystery to them. He was not the kind of Messiah the Jews were expecting and certainly a mystery to the gentiles. As confused as the people were over who Jesus is in that day, there are many who are just as confused today. Some do not know much about Jesus and others talk about Jesus in a way that is not faithful to the scriptures.
When Jesus asked His disciples “who do you yourselves say that I am?” Peter answered and said, “you are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Peter got it right. Who others say Jesus is, is not as important as who you say He is. So, who do you say Jesus is?
Personal Worship Option:
Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Son of the living God. You are the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep, you are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. You are our Savior and Redeemer. Open my heart to know you more deeply, to trust you more fully, and to follow you more faithfully. Amen.
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