Week 38 - The Journey
"He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter said in reply, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." Jesus said to him in reply, "Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah. For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my heavenly Father." Matthew 16:15-17
Hypostatic Union. Jesus has been teaching His disciples and He is seeing the changes in them. How they act, how they pray, how they emulate Him. Peter confirms this growth with his response and Jesus acknowledges that it is from above.
Jesus as fully man and Jesus as fully God operating as one yet distinct individuals. Jesus didn't teach Peter what to say, it was his understanding from above. In our relationship with God the Father, He reveals truth to us, we see this truth in the life of Jesus. And like Peter we are to emulate the Son of God.
"The Father and I are one."" John 10:30. One yet distinct from each other. Who do you say He is? Are you taking Peter's lead in your daily prayer life and sitting with God the Father?
What is God saying to me? Follow your instincts and listen with the heart. It is I that you hear.
Dear Lord God, I hear the words form in my thoughts and I follow Your lead trusting in where we are going. In the silence You are louder than any other time of day. Thank You for leading me to truth, to a deeper understanding as You reveal Yourself to me. Prayers for a friend listening with intent, what a glorious day. Thank You Father for the blessings of this day and the opportunity to hear. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
Mary, Queen of Heaven, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Terror of Demons, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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