Of all of Jesus' disciples, the one who gets the worst rap is probably Peter. He made brash, bold declarations and then denied the Lord three times (Matthew 26: 69-75). Witness to the glory of the transfiguration of Christ, he wanted to make earthly dwellings for Him, Moses and Elijah (Matthew 17:4); prompting a rebuke for God himself to be quiet and listen (v. 6).
So why then would Jesus look upon this uneducated fisherman who often engaged mouth before brain and declare that he would be the rock upon whom the church would be built (Matthew 16:18)? Because Peter knew exactly who Jesus was---You are the Christ, the Son of the living God---(Matthew 16:16). His declaration brought blessing from the Lord (v. 17) which should be a blessing and a lesson to us as well.
God isn't looking for the best and the brightest, rather He's looking for those who know and declare who the Lord is and seek Him with all they have. Has He found you?
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