This Sunday, the sermon will be focused on Matthew 16: 21-28. Jesus just praised Peter for his faith, understanding, and his testimony. He handed the "keys" to the kingdom, but in this passage he rebukes him for focusing on "human" things rather than "divine" things. Then Jesus talks about to find your life, you must lose it for his sake. Focusing on Christ is life-giving. You become your best self when you set focus on "things above" (Colossians 3:2).
But it's not about you, it's not about me, it's not about any of that "human" stuff. It's about losing your life for Christ's sake, taking up your cross, and following him. I find a lot of my own personal story wrapped up in these words, this good news for us. My journey to get here meant a lot of change and re-focus.
What about you? Where do you see yourself in these words? When have you sacrificed something because you were following Christ? When have you felt like you were on the right track, like Peter, only to be "set straight" by God? Christ reminds us that he desires a mind set on him. See you Sunday!
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