Jesus often gathered with his disciples, instructing, particularly through asking questions.  One such question was when Jesus asked his disciples, “’ Who do people say that I am?”.  The disciples respond with examples of John the Baptist, Elijah, and Jeremiah.  Jesus takes the question to the next level, “’ Who do you say that I am?’”.  Peter answers, “’ You are the Messiah, the son of the living God.’”  A confession, an acknowledgement, a pivotal moment as Peter claims Jesus’ divinity.  Jesus is not another teacher; Jesus is the Messiah. 

Within Peter’s declaration, we are summoned to declare who Jesus is as well.  Jesus is more than a weekly scheduled event; he is the Messiah, our Savior, our God.  How do we declare this with our words and our actions?  We have a God, a Savior. 

Scripture - Matthew 16:13-19