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(Heb.9:24–28; Mark 8:27–31) The Lord asked the apostles how they understood Him? In the person of St. Apostle Peter, they answered: “You are the Christ” (Mark 8:29). This confession did not suddenly mature, but, having matured, it settled deep in the heart and became its primary guide. It was darkened by the death of the Lord, but not shaken and, having been resurrected in even greater power by the Resurrection, it strove the apostles throughout their lives to preach to the whole world. There is a moment for every believer when he says with all his might: “You are Christ, my Lord and Savior. You are my salvation, my light, my strength, my consolation, my hope and eternal life.” Then what happens is what makes him and the apostle cry: “Who will separate me from the love of Christ” (Rom. 8:35)! - and like him, he begins to pursue everything pleasing to Christ the Lord until he reaches the measure of His age. You might be interested in: