Matthew 16:13-28
Peter's Declaration About Jesus & Jesus Predicts His Death
"Upon this rock, I will build my church and all the powers of hell will not conquer it" (19)
This is Christ's promise to us... He is here behind us and even Satan cannot unroot him.
"If any of you wants to be my follower, you must put aside your selfish ambition, shoulder your cross and follow me. If you try to keep your life for yourself, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for me, you will find true life." (24-26)
Here I am reminded again of my selfish desires... my materialist wants. It's so hard when it's all around me...
And God says, " And how do you benefit, if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?" (27)
God is right, nothing is more important than my soul. For all I am is yours...
Romans 14:5-9
The Danger of Criticism (cont'd)
"While we live, we live to please the Lord. And when we die, we go to be the Lord." (8)
What a beautiful passage of scripture. I want my life to show that I live to please God, not to disappoint him.
Father, I ask that your light can continue to shine upon the path you wish me to take. I pray for your sense of wisdom and guidance toward you. Help me to rid myself of selfish ways and help me be more like you - full of patience and grace. Open my mind and heart to hear your voice...
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