Matthew 8-9 Confession and Direction

October 18th, Matthew 8-9

       Confessions. My time spent as a coach, parent and police officer have been filled with moments of seeking confession. From the kid with chocolate smeared on his face, informing me that they haven't been in the cookie jar, to the player who says he did this, when I saw him do that. The argument on the sideline will soon be replaced with the film on monday...and let me tell you..."film don't lie." Confession is an alignment with truth, aligned with truth we can actually get somewhere.
       One of the most fun parts of being a Police Officer was getting to the truth. People lie all the time to save their hide. One person has their side of the story and the other...another. Each side is always told to protect the interest of self. No one gives an accurate account. A good warning if your the type of person who falls for people's stories. There is always another side and the truth is somewhere in the middle(unless some evidence proves otherwise).
       Confession is good for the soul. it offers a beginning point from which we can move on. Jesus was asking Peter for a confession. "Who do people say that I am?" "Who do you say that I am? Peter's statement here matters a great deal. It is the beginning point for everything that comes after. You're a nice guy, you're a smart guy, you're weird, you're abrasive, you're miraculous, you're fun, you're entertaining... all different confessions.
       Peter came to the confession that was true and it lead him somewhere. Who do you say that Christ is? Where will that take you?