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OUr Confession Today?

11/29/2017

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As a consequence of [hearing Jesus talk about His flesh and blood being real food and drink], many of his disciples withdrew and no longer followed him. So Jesus said to the twelve, “And are you too wanting to go away?”

“Lord,” answered Simon Peter, “who else should we go to? You have the words of eternal life! And we believe and are convinced that you are the holy one of God.” (John 6:66-69)


Are all three parts of Peter’s confession here your confession?

1) “Lord, who else should we go to?” – Having lived, having struggled, having succeeded, having tasted what the world has to offer, have you become firmly convinced that there is no other safe-harbor for your heart and soul but this Jesus? The reality: Until we actually know this to be the truth, we will always continue to dabble with other destinations.
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2) “You have the words of eternal life!” – Is that how sweet they are to you? Do you feel fabulously rich because you hold in your hands and actually possess His words and His Word? Do you know that every utterance of His lips imparts life: is life? Just consider some of the joy the Psalmists experienced as they gloried in both knowing and holding the words of our God:
  • Psalm 18:30 – “As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s WORD is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him.”
  • Psalm 33:6 - By the WORD of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth.
  • Psalm 107:20, 21 - He sent out his WORD and healed them; he rescued them from the grave. Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love  and his wonderful deeds for mankind.
  • Psalm 119:89 - Your WORD, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.
  • Psalm 119:103 - How sweet are your WORDS to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
  • Psalm 119:162 - I find joy at what you have said like one who has discovered a great treasure.

3) “And we believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.” – Do you believe and are you convinced? Most people would say that they won’t be ready to believe until they’re fully convinced; that certain doubts must be quelled before they’re ready to fully dive in. You might’ve heard of a guy named Thomas: that was his position. And what did Jesus say to him? “Is it because you have seen me that you believe? Blessed are those who have never seen me and yet have believed!” The path to conviction is paved by our small steps of daily Belief.
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