The first reading shows us what great things God has done to Peter. He was captured, chained and was set to die. A lot of guards were guarding him, iba ibang levels pa! Then we see that nothing really is impossible with God! He hears the prayers of his people! God sent an angel to take peter away from a dark situation. God turned the seemingly sad situation into one which shows his great love, power and glory!
Another great servant of God, Paul’s final moments was recalled in the second reading. Yes, he gave his all for God. He is tired, yet very happy and satisfied with how he lived his life in service of God. Until the end, he had complete and full faith in God, something we can aspire to have, something we can work to have.
The gospel shows us Jesus asking the disciples the question: Who am I to you? Who do you say that I am? It does not matter who Jesus is for other people. What matters is who Jesus is to them. Peter proclaimed that Jesus is the messiah. Jesus then affirmed that it was God who revealed this to Peter, and he said his blessings on Peter as the head of his Church.
Today, God is asking us the same question: Who am I to you? It does not matter what other people say Jesus is. It does not matter what sins we have committed in the past. It does not matter what we intend to do in our lives. What matters for Christ is our answer to his question. Who am I to you? Who am I in your life? Am I God in your life? Do you put me first in your life? Do you believe that I am all loving, all merciful, all powerful God? Do you believe that I can work great things to and through you?
May we find it in our hearts to answer him like Peter did – that he is the Messiah, that he is God in our lives. Let us be inspired by saints Peter and Paul, and live our lives the way these two servants of God did – working tirelessly to proclaim God’s kingdom wherever they are, having full faith in God.
Dear God,
I praise and adore you for who you are. Lord, I am so blessed that you are the same yesterday, today and tomorrow, and that no matter what I do, you will not love me less. I am so grateful to be worshipping the same God that Peter and Paul worshipped, and I believe that you will use me in a mighty way the same way you used Peter and Paul for your glory. Lord, I ask that you help me live my life proclaiming that you are the Messiah, that you are my God, so that I can bring people to you and glorify you. This I ask in Jesus name, Amen.
God bless!
In Christ,
-g-
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