Feast of The Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle – Matthew 16:13-19
Matthew writes: “Jesus went into the region of
Caesarea Philippi with his disciples.” As they were walking along, Jesus
asked his disciples: “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They
replied, “Some believe that you are John the Baptist. Others believe you
are Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.”
Jesus was not satisfied with answers the
disciples gave. He turned and looks at his disciples. Then he
asked, “Who do you say that I am?” I wonder if his question surprised the
disciples. It’s not surprising that Simon was the one who answered this
question. Peter looked directly at Jesus and said from the depths of his
soul: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Today Jesus will ask each of us this question.
He will look at me and say, “Kris, who do you say that I am?” He also
will look at you and ask you: “Who do you say that I am?” I wonder how we
will respond to this question? Will we be silent for a time as we search
our minds and hearts for the answer to Jesus’ question? Will respond to
Him from the depths of our hearts and proclaim that Jesus is Christ, the Son of
the Living God?
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