Our Father in Heaven, Our Kingdom Come
September 15, 2024
Peter has committed his life to follow Jesus.
Peter is the shining student, confessing Jesus as the Messiah (Mark 8:27-38).
Then, all of the sudden, Peter is being rebuked by Jesus.
What gives?
Most Christians do not succumb to blatant worship of idols; but we often lose ourselves, even when pursuing the faith, hope and love.
A reflection on our capacity to make the good into a false god…and God’s capacity to cause repentance and resurrection.
The image is taken from a church website about our tendency to make idols.