Confession of St. Peter
On this day, we
remember not so much St. Peter, but his confession recognizing Jesus as
Messiah. All the disciples and many others recongnised that Jesus was a holy
man or a prophet, but it was Peter who specifically made the jump to recognise
Jesus as the Messiah who was sent by God.
Jesus’ answer tells us something about our relationship to God. It is not through brains or intelligence that
we recognise, but by the Holy Spirit that we come to know him as Messiah.
Heavenly Father, as
we remember Peter’s recognition of Yeshua as the Messiah, help us to truly
recognize him as well in heart and mind that we may follow Peter, walking on
water, healing, raising the dead, and proclaiming the Gospel. This we ask in the name of Yeshua haMoshiach
who lives and governs with you and the Ruach haKodesh, one God in glory
everlasting. Amen. (white)
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