"Then he asked them, 'But who do you say I am?' Simon Peter answered, 'You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.'" Matthew 16:15-16

I didn't hear the whole sermon this morning as I was in and out a bit with a somewhat fussy-ish baby...but I did hear this part. Who do you say I am? The speaker today challenged us to think about that question...to really think about it. So I'm going to try.

Who do I say Jesus is? It's easy to spout off Simon Peter's answer, it is afterall the right one...but do I really and truly believe that. I wasn't sure how to go about even thinking of this question, until the speaker shared his example...how Jesus is his last resort when things are tough. That started to get me thinking...

So, if I think beyond the "easy" answer, Who do I say Jesus is in my life? Honestly...I can probably relate to the last resort answer...when I've tried everything myself and nothing has worked, I turn to Jesus. When I want my baby to sleep all night, I hope that Jesus will somehow give him sleepy potion or be my 2am babysitter. I say He's my therapist, who doesn't always seem to hear what I am saying...or else hears it and does the opposite. (I know this is a ridiculous view...but it's honestly how I feel sometimes)

But Simon Peter's answer is the right one...He is the Messiah, the Son of the living God. I know that and I believe that. How do I move on beyond the "Jesus, You are totally bailing on me" to "Jesus, You are the Messiah". Clearly I need to be less selfish...Step 1. It's not about me, and what I want to happen or think that I need to happen. It's not about me. It's about Jesus and who He is.

I'm not sure where I am going with this anymore...I need to really start thinking about this more...I like that question.

"But who do you say that I am?"