Date: Sunday, 7th September, 2025
Text: Matthew 16:13–17
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
We all hold different views on various matters of life. Your position on an issue may not align with mine, and this is understandable for many reasons. We come from diverse backgrounds, our levels of understanding differ, and our exposure, education, age, gender, and life experiences all shape the way we see things.
But this raises an important question: whose view is truly superior? Is it that of the most educated, the most exposed, the wealthiest, the wisest, or the oldest?
On one occasion, Jesus Himself put this matter to the test. He asked His disciples, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” They answered, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Then He asked them directly, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter responded, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus declared, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 16:13–17).
Notice this: the only person who got the right answer did so, not by intellect, education, or experience, but by revelation from the Father. In the same way, while human opinions may differ, only the Father’s view is correct, standard, and acceptable. “Let God be true, but every man a liar” (Romans 3:4).
If we have truly surrendered our lives to Christ, then our will must be surrendered to His will, and our views must give way to His view. To do otherwise is nothing short of spiritual arrogance and rebellion. His view is always best because He is our Maker. The creature can never outthink the Creator, just as a product can never outsmart its manufacturer. Beyond this, He is the only wise God, our Saviour and Lord.
Therefore, it is both safe and wise to submit to His perspective. That is why the Word of God remains the final authority on every issue of life.
Prayer Nugget: Father, thank you for the grace to know you. Help me to always surrender my view to yours in Jesus name.
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