Matthew 16:13-19
If Jesus were to ask me today who I say that he is, would I defer to the words of my favourite author, quote scripture or blurt out three or four of his titles? Or would I, like Peter, say with conviction, you are the Son of the Living God, and the Saviour, Messiah, of humanity! Do I know that Jesus is the one who redeemed humanity from infinite darkness and the abyss of unforgiven sin by his obedience to crucifixion? Do I know - (and do I manifest with my life) - that Jesus is the one who redeemed me from infinite darkness and the abyss of unforgiven sin by his obedience to crucifixion? Christ Jesus, teach me who you are as the Messiah of the Living God. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want... he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. (Psalm 23: 1-2) ) “The man of the true religious tradition understands two things: liberty and obedience. The first means knowing what you really want. The second means knowing what you really trust.” G.K. Chesterton www.gospelmysteryoftheday.weebly.com Soli ad gloriam dei
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AuthorBeverly Illauq lives in Kemptville, Ontario, where she greets each morning by seeking the Gospel Mystery of the Day - the Word of the Lord for direct and practical application to the specific challenges & joys of the day. ArchivesCategories |