In this week’s sermon, we reflect on Jesus’ question to the disciples: “But who do you say that I am?” On the road near Caesarea Philippi, Peter answers with bold faith: “You are the Messiah, the Son of God.” Jesus responds with a stunning promise: “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church.”
But Peter was not chosen because he was perfect. He was chosen because he was faithful. Again and again, Peter makes mistakes, speaks too quickly, misunderstands Jesus, and even denies him. Yet Jesus never gives up on him. This sermon reminds us that faith is not certainty, perfection, or moral superiority. Faith is trust in a Savior. Faith is the willingness to learn, grow, be corrected, and keep following Jesus.
Jesus builds the church on imperfect but faithful people—people like Peter, and people like us. As we prepare for a new series on spiritual gifts, we are invited to trust that God is still working in us, shaping us into the body of Christ for the sake of the world.
