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the lowly fishermen

Matthew 16:15&16
"15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God."

We want to avoid Underestimating GOD at all costs. It's very presumptuous of us to make any judgment on the things GOD does. We cannot comprehend the ways of GOD. Jesus Christ Himself being the chief CORNER STONE. Somehow this creation of GOD'S is His HOME. GOD'S house is your heart. Make room in your heart ❤️ for GOD.

Yesterday we began studying in the Gospel of Matthew. Jesus takes His Disciples OUTSIDE Israel to Caesarea Philippi. Jesus asks His Disciples "Who do THEY say I am?" This verse gives us great insight on the impressions people had at the time. They thought Jesus was the reincarnation of one of the GREAT prophets! John the Baptizer. Elijah. Jeremiah. Or,  another prophet.

In today's verses Jesus asks His Disciples who they think He is; "And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God." The rulers of the day, and the Scribes and Pharisees were all perplexed and unable to adequately answer this question. Now, an lowly fishermen is going to provide the authoritative answer?!?! This is NOT the way people want to do things!
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