The Gospel in Your Words

“Who do you say that I am?” Jesus asked the disciples. Peter spoke up on their behalf: “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God” (Matthew 16:15–16). It was a good answer. Jesus himself commended it. “Blessed are you, Simon Son of Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 16:17). It’s a good reminder that when we confess the gospel faithfully, it’s not because we are so wise to have figured it out. It’s not because we are so smart or clever. It’s because God has come to us. It’s because God, through his word, has revealed himself to us. Throughout this season of Lent we’ve been thinking about how we would summarize the reason for our hope as Christians. We’ve been preparing ourselves to give an answer, to share the good news of Jesus with people in our lives. After these weeks of Lent, do you feel more prepared? As you think about the people in your life that do not believe, or who have fallen away, are you ready to proclaim what they so badly need to hear? Let’s spend a few minutes reflecting on various responses you have sent in. Next week we’ll celebrate the most important events in history. This would be a great way of explaining to your friends and family and neighbors the reason for Easter.