Matthew 16:13–17
Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father in heaven.”
Reflection
• Jesus changed Simon’s name to Peter giving him a new assignment, as was true of the change of Saul’s name to Paul in his mission to the Gentiles. How did Jesus change my name?
• Do I believe that God can work through frail people like me to bring his Kingdom about?