[:en]Scripture Reading: Matthew 16:13-23
Biblical Truth: Jesus asked: “What about you, who do you say I am? Peter answered: “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God” . Jesus replied: “Blessed are you, Simon, Son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build my church, and the fates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven’ whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whate3ver you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven” (Mat. 16:15-19).
Personal Application: Peter was courageous to make his bold declaration at Caesarea, Philippi, a place with many heathen association – Canaanite, Greek and Roman. Are you brave enough to stand firm to your faith?
Prayer: Dear Lord, help us to know who you are and be courageous to be your witness in this world.[:]