The Year of Discovery…

”In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”- Genesis 1:1

I have always enjoyed peace… As I’ve grown, it has increased. Just on yesterday I reflected on GOD’s phenomenal ability to Create. Creations so vast and great in detail that they’re discovering different mechanisms and eco-systems, created and founded by GOD. 2026 has not been a year of rush but it is a year of pace. Discovering more about JESUS who in turn is revealing more about me and how HE desires me to be. I pondered on the activity of one of HIS first creations, the planet earth. I listened and watched its steadfastness and calm. Even this morning, calm… But yet, obedient. The sun was up, the sky was bright with outside light. The trees were doing their duty in stillness. I listened to the sound of water swishing under tires as they were driving down the street. I am reminded that life has a beat. The most important thing is Discovery. The discovery more about the things of GOD, that also reveal more about the things of you. This is seen in the life of Simon Peter. JESUS asked HIS disciples, who do men say that I am? The disciples began to name off, some say that thou art Elias, Jeremias or one of the prophets. They were wrong. Even JESUS knew that people have the propensity to be wrong… (Loud and wrong lol that’s my Shaniqua edit. Ha!) But, then there was Simon Peter, who spoke clearly and correctly. He responded by saying, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the Living GOD.” Imagine the relief of the Lord of LORDS and King of KINGS to finally be seen. JESUS quickly confirmed that flesh and blood had not revealed this unto him but our Father which art in HEAVEN. (Matthew 16:13-19) Simon Peter’s correct response and revelation earned him elevation and his identity was unlocked. And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. These were the words spoken to Peter immediately following his revealed understanding about GOD. So yes, I’m leaning into a Peter-like posture. A quest to discover more about JESUS and likewise stillness to hear and discover what the LORD has spoken concerning me. 2026 is a year of discovery. Why not seek GOD, the Creator of everything? Peace ✌️ (Piece)