Jesus grants Peter the "keys to the kingdom of heaven."
If Jesus came to you today and asked, “Who do you say that I am?” how would you answer?
To be honest, I would probably stammer and hesitate. Like me, you would probably reply with common theoretical answers – He is the son of God, Lord and Savior, the Messiah, etc, etc. To this, Jesus would most likely retort, “But, who am I to you?” Now, how would you respond?
I asked my 9-year old, “How about you, who do you say He is?”
“That’s easy!” he replied. He said, “Jesus is my best friend.”
(I was somehow embarrassed, and thought “Why didn’t I think of that?” Hehe)
I further pressed him, “What makes you say that Jesus is your best friend?” “Are there instances in your life where you felt His friendship?”
“Jesus is my best friend because He helps me when I’m down. He helps me a lot… all the time! When I have a test, I pray to Him, and He helps me. When I buy my Gogo’s (his collectible small figurines), I tell him to pleeeeease help me pick the packs with rare ones. And then, I get really nice Gogo’s! That’s why He is my best friend.”
Awww. The innocence of children is truly remarkable! I thank God that my son has a special relationship with Jesus.
So parents, what about you? Have you introduced your kids to Jesus? Who do they say He is?
Pause and think…What does Jesus mean to you? If you can’t think of an answer, maybe you ought to get to know Him more. Start today.
Jesus, I believe in You. And I would go, to the ends of the earth
for you alone are the son of God,
and all the world will see that You are God.
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