Who do you say that I am?

Matthew 16:15-16 - He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" Simon Peter said in reply, "You are the messiah, the Son of the living God."

Thoughts: Who do I say that Jesus is? This was a question that was posed to me a couple weeks ago and I have been thinking about it since. As I reflect on this question, many words come to mind. 

Father, brother, and guide identify the different roles I see Jesus playing in my life. He is the Father that gives sagely wisdom. He is the Brother and friend I can turn to for help. 

Healer, redeemer, and prophet come to mind when I think about what Jesus has done in my life. 

He is the Creator of all things. This is ever visible when looking in the eyes of my children. 

He is Light, shining for me in my greatest darkness.

Jesus is the standard. He is the perfect example of how things should be, of how we should be. I also think of God like a mother. Always there to take care of us and always there to comfort us and pick us up. No matter how often we fall and disappoint Him, he is always ready to forgive me and give me a chance to do better.

Jesus is eternal and everywhere. I find him in the stillness of the night and the business of my day. 

Jesus is life.