Today's readings reveal beautiful truths about God while inviting us to examine the truth about ourselves.
In today's Second Reading, St. Paul marvels at the greatness of God: "Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How inscrutable are his judgments and how unsearchable his ways!" His words naturally lead us to praise the Lord. Paul concludes with a magnificent profession of faith: "For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen."
Those words deserve more than our admiration. They call us to respond. We give God glory not only through our prayers and praise but by offering Him our very lives. A life of grateful discipleship is our most fitting response to the God from whom all blessings come.
Today's Gospel from Matthew invites us to examine whether our lives truly give God the glory He deserves. It begins with a question Jesus asks His disciples. First He asks, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" They offer several responses. Then Jesus makes the question personal: "But who do you say that I am?" Peter answers without hesitation: "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."
Jesus asks each of us that same question today. As Christian stewards and disciples, we would likely answer just as Peter did. We believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.
But does the way we live reflect that profession of faith? If we truly believe Christ came to save us from our sins and lead us to heaven, then our lives should proclaim that truth as clearly as our words. Do my priorities and ambitions reflect that Christ is my Savior? Does my family life, the way I spend my money, my use of time, and my daily choices show that I am His disciple?
Every blessing God has entrusted to us is meant to be used for His glory. Our time, our talents, and our treasure are gifts to be offered back to Him in gratitude. The greatest praise we can offer the Lord is a life lived in grateful response to His unfathomable love. That is the beauty and power of the stewardship way of life.
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