“He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it” Matthew 16:15-18, NKJV.
Simon told Jesus who He was. I wonder was it surprising to Peter how Jesus responded. Jesus told him you are not Simon anymore. You are now Peter, which means “Rock”, and you heard no disagreement from him. Peter received who Jesus said he was.
You have told Jesus who he is, and the greatest blessing in life is to know the Lord. But that’s not all. The Lord’s not done with you yet. No matter what you have been called or labeled in your past up to this awesome moment in your life, Jesus says you are who He says you are. You are victorious, made new and strong. You are anointed, called, and chosen. Your road may have had some rough times, but you are still here, and that attests to the truth that you are who He says you are. You’re ordained to do what God has called you to do. Like Peter, the Lord says receive it and live.
Prayer: Father, I praise You! Thank You, Jesus, for the revelation of knowing who You are. Now, I completely receive who You say I am. Help me to stand in the truth of Your word and Your promises. I am not condemned, but forgiven, loved, and new in Christ. Through You, I have strength and authority. I have no limits on my life. In Jesus’ name, Amen!
Study: Matthew 16:13-20, Psalm 18:29, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 4:13
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