Hearing Jesus

I bless you to
Hear Jesus say:

“You are…”

Like He said
To Simon Bar-Jonah.

“You are…
Petra, the rock” (Matt. 16:18).

“You are…”
The one upon whose
Confession I will
“Build my church.”

Jesus wants you to know
Who you are—
Your deepest purpose,
Your reason for being,
Your unique place in the world.

Despite the culture’s claims,
You won’t find your identity
By looking within,
But,
By looking to Christ,
You’ll see His smile,
And hear His voice,
Telling you,
“You are…”
God’s.