Q: “Peter is both a saint and sinner, flawed and forgiven… (Matthew 16:21-28) Peter reminds us that we are the church, not because we are perfect disciples with perfect understanding of who Jesus is. Rather, we are the church because the Spirit of Christ call, gathers, enlightens and sanctifies us. And when prompted by Spirit, we follow Jesus instead of trying to lead him. He empowers us to be vessels of good news for the world. (Prayer) Thank you, Jesus, for taking us as we are, but also for sanctifying and forming us into your church. Amen.”
From: Christ In Our Home, Vol. 67#3, Augsburg Fortress Pub., Read:8/30. (Matthew 16:21-28).
