Are We Ashamed of Him?

Reading: Mark 8:31-38 - Do we have our own views of what it means to be Christians? Do we look for the Lord to meet our expectations? Or are we willing to surrender to the Lord's perfect plan? Are we just closet Christians, ashamed of being labeled as His followers, or are we committed to being openly disciples of Jesus Christ in a way that truly makes a difference in our lives as well as in the lives of others? Peter's problem as he confronted Jesus helps us to understand and gives us comfort, showing us a God who accepts our humanity and is willing to work with it.