The Life and Ministry of Jesus
Then Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also want to go away?” But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus answered them, “Did I not choose you, the twelve, and one of you is a devil?” He spoke of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, for it was he who would betray Him, being one of the twelve. John 6:67–71
Peter was one of several people who declared their belief that Jesus is the Son of God. The only mistake he made was to bear witness for the entire group. Peter was sure that all of the Apostles were believers, which shows how convincing Judas was. Even Peter did not know that Judas was an unbeliever!
The preaching of the Word of God always leads to a sifting of the hearts of the listeners. God draws sinners to the Saviour through the power of truth, His Word. Those who reject the Word will reject the Saviour. Those who receive the Word will receive the Saviour and experience the new birth, eternal life. 1
Personal Encouragement
Are you trying to depend upon your good words about life or are you sharing His good Word about eternal life? Conversion comes through the Word of Life. You can not share Jesus without sharing His Word.
But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. John 20:31
The world wants to destroy your life; Jesus wants to give you life.
A Prayer
Lord, please protect my heart from being attracted to the things that the world has to offer.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
