Peter can always be trusted for bold action. Many of his actions are not thought through well, but he is usually the one to take the lead. Church tradition has cast him in the role of being the first leader of the church as pope. He takes the risk of naming Jesus as the Christ and is praised for it. Again, it is knowledge that is not to be shared, but knowing it the disciples also learn that it means that Jesus will die. With familiar impulsiveness, Peter objects and this time is chastised. His example reminds us that when we go “all in” for God the road will have dramatic twists and turns.
Are you passionate enough about your faith both to proclaim it boldly and to wrestle with God about it?
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