DEVOTION _________________________________________________ Faith is the Foundation Stone DR. KEN HEMPHILL “Faithful stewardship of our time, talents, testimony and treasure validates our profession of faith.” “Who do you say I am?” Jesus asked of Peter. This question really marks a turning point in Matthew’s gospel and in the disciples’ understanding of who Jesus is. The first question Jesus asked was an easy one to answer. “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” Some today believe Him to be a great teacher, a prophet or religious leader. But what happens when we are confronted with the question of who Jesus is to us personally? Peter declares, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God!” Peter declares that Jesus is much more than a prophet or teacher; He is the very “Son of the living God.” Jesus affirms this radical declaration by stating that His Father in heaven revealed this. It is significant that in the very first context where Jesus allows His disciples to profess their faith in Him as King, He declares His intention to build His church upon that foundation. An authentic profession of faith leads to our understanding that Jesus is Lord over every area of our lives. Faithful stewardship of our time, talents, testimony and treasure validates our profession of faith.