# 300 - Today's Living Word comes from Mr 3:16, “Simon, to whom He gave the name Peter;”
The time has come. Jesus is about to name the twelve who made the final cut if you will. It's interesting to note that this list of Apostles is found in Matthew, and Luke, and both of these lists also lead off with Peter. It would lead one to believe that Jesus probably called out his name first. But even if he didn't, this listing would make Peter the most prominent of the twelve.
Peter is often referred to as “the Rock.” Where did he get such a nickname and what is its significance? When Jesus asked His disciples whom they thought HE was it was Peter who blurted out, “You are the Christ the Son of the living God!.” And Jesus responded by saying, “you are blessed Peter, because this was revealed to you by My Father who is in heaven, and then He gave Him his name: “you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church,”
Peter would no longer be known as Simon, (which means “hearing,”) He will be called Peter, which means “rock.” You see, Simon “was hearing,” and he responded with faith, acknowledging Jesus as the Christ. This acknowledgment is the rock solid confession upon which Jesus will build His church, and it “comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.” (Rom 10:17)
Have you heard? Have you allowed the Holy Spirit working in the Word of God to open your spiritual ears to this truth? Jesus is the Christ! Believe it! Acknowledge Him as Lord and Savior and be saved. Hear and believe!
I'm Duane Matz and that's Today's Living Word.
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