Without a Doubt

~~~ Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time ~~~

~~~ Isaiah 22:19-23 ~~~ Psalm 138 ~~~ Romans 11:33-36 ~~~ 

~~~ Matthew 16:13-20 ~~~

“You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” 

Peter correctly identifies Jesus as the Son of the living God.

...the living God...God is not dead...he never will be.

Peter knew that Jesus was more than a teacher or healer.

Peter knew Jesus was more than the Messiah.

Peter knew Jesus had an intimate relationship with God the Father.

Peter knew Jesus was anointed set apart not by other men, 

but set apart by the Father.

Peter did not hear this from the locals...he did not read it in a book...

he was not told by the authorities...Peter was blessed 

with a revealed understanding directly from God.

Peter knew who Jesus was without a doubt.

He was confidence in his answer to the question asked by Jesus.

Maybe Jesus was checking to see if he was ready

 to hold the future of the faith in his hands.

Jesus trusted Peter to do a good job.

He did not have time to start over if Peter messed up.

Jesus gives us the opportunity to be his representative on many occasions.

“But who do you say that I am?” 

If we honestly answer this question
then our actions should be a reflection of what is on our heart.

Peter was able to be trusted by Jesus because
he had no doubt Jesus was the Christ.

If you are holding on to the slightest
doubt that Jesus is the Son of the living God
I encourage you to seek the truth from any
reliable source available to you.

Read the Bible and books about Jesus, speak to your pastor or ministers.
Find other believers to socialize with...ask questions...
be still, God will fill in the holes of doubt if you let him.

Jesus is the Son of the living God...
God is not dead...he is alive...he lives in each one of us.
If we let feelings of doubt take root we are letting pollution fill our soul.

I invite you to be firm in your convictions, you do know who Jesus is.
He has proved it to you so many times.
Every morning that you wake up is proof of his existence.
Every breath you take is his loving you.

How do you not know the one
who loves you the most?

For from him and through him and for him are all things. 

To know him is to love him.
We are Blessed with a living God who knows us and loves us.
Do not be shy about your believing in Jesus.
Spread his message of love then you will have no doubt
as to you answer to the question.
~~~Peace~~~