C is for Christ

Matthew 16:16
¹⁶Simon Peter replied, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

Cross references:

1. Matthew 16:16 : John 11:27
2. Matthew 16:16 : Matthew 1:17
3. Matthew 16:16 : Matthew 14:33
4. Matthew 16:16 : Deut 5:26; Josh 3:10; Psalm 42:2; Jer 10:10; Dan 6:20; Hos 1:10; Acts 14:15; 2 Cor 3:3; 1 Tim 4:10

Matthew 16:22
²²And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, "Far be it from you, Lord! This shall never happen to you."

I am often intrigued by Peter. One moment calling Him the Christ, and the next, rebuking Him. How could Peter do that.

Then I look at me. Haven't I accepted Him as Lord of my life? Don't I confess Him as Christ. So why is it that I often want to rebuke Him? Isn't that what I do every time I take matters into my own hands? If He is Lord, He should be in control. If I confess He is Christ, don't I also confess that I am not?

Aren't I just like Peter, walking on the water, looking around and seeing all the turmoil, and starting to sink. I need to see Him as more than just my Savior, I need Christ.