Matthew16:15b;17:5b

There r “GARGANTUAN” moments n our lives that we must decide whether or not these r 2 have the significance n our lives they r meant 2 have,or not!N chapters 16&17 of Matthew,we see a couple of these n the life of Peter.N the Sovereign Wisdom of Jesus,He knew it was time 2 ask Peter a “GARGANTUAN” question that Peter was ready 2 answer correctly-“But who do you say that I am?”(Matt16:15b).Peter answers,”You r The Christ,The Son of The Living God.”Jesus tells Peter that his correct answer is made possible ONLY by GOD revealing it to him!WHO Jesus is,is so GARAGANTUALLY significant,that n our human capacity alone we will never b capable of “internalizing” the Eternal Significance of WHO Jesus is! That Jesus IS GOD made flesh->”And The Word became flesh & dwelt among us,& we have seen His Glory,Glory as the only Son from the Father,full of Grace & Truth.”(John1:14).The only way we can begin to fathom the true significance of this,is because of God intervening n our hearts/lives somehow..2 bring this reality 2 our “knowing”!But,”knowing” is just the first step! Even Satan is “knowing” WHO Jesus is...! N God’s Great Loving concern 4 our Eternal Lives(ncluding our “here and now”),HE takes Peter,James,&John 2 the “next step” n Matt17:5b!God’s  Voice speaks personally 2 them and says,”This IS My beloved Son,w Whom I am well pleased;listen 2 Him.”When God speaks here,God Himself is telling us that to “only” know the right answer about Who Jesus is...is good,but not “enough”.We must assimilate n2 our lives the personal significance of God making us aware of this Truth,so we may have the Blessings of what HIS TRUTH makes possible for us!When God speaks 2 Peter,James,& John...HE is letting us know we must “take the next step”,and listen to Him!
A definition for “listen” is:
1. to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.
2. to pay attention; heed; obey (often followed by to): Children don't always listen to their parents.
3. to wait attentively for a sound (usually followed by for).
God is pleading w us 2 not “just personally acknowledge Who Jesus is”,but acknowledge the SIGNIFICANCE of Who Jesus is,& seek Him;wait for Him;pay attention to Him,follow Him,etc.Dear Lord, so much of my life I feel a false sense of security in my knowing Who You are,and don’t let that REALITY impact my life! Lord,let the REALITY of Who You are, “astound” my life w reverberations through my entire life that change me,and draw me ever closer 2 You!