Who Is Jesus To You?
Matthew 16:13-17 (NLT) “13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” 15 Then he asked them, “But who do you say I am?” 16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” 17 Jesus replied, “You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn this from any human being.”
Jesus asked His disciples what was the word on the street about Him? What were others saying about Him? So they answered. But then He asked a more direct question. He wanted to know who do you think I am? Everyone was silent until Peter spoke up. Then Jesus said that no man could have told you that answer. Only God the Father in Heaven has revealed this to you.
Here is something very important. Having knowledge about Jesus’ manhood is common knowledge. E.g., He was born in Bethlehem. He was a carpenter’s son. Jesus was a rabbi (teacher) in the synagogue. Jesus traveled to different parts of Jerusalem, Galilee, Judea, etc. All this information is common knowledge and addresses Jesus’ humanity. Believing in Jesus’ deity, being the Son of God, the Messiah, the Christ, Emanuel, and God in the Flesh takes more than just your own human belief. It takes God the Father to reveal this truth to you.
Here is a simple question which carries a very deep weighted answer.
The question is: Who is Jesus to you?
This question isn’t about all the things you’ve done for Jesus, or the works you are doing to be righteous enough to get into heaven. Notice the question was not, “…what does Jesus mean, or how does He feel to you?” Who is Jesus to you? I’ll give you a hint, Jesus said in Matthew 7:21 that many will call Him Lord, Lord. Then they will boast about all the things they have done for Him using His name. But Jesus will say, “Depart from Me. For I never knew you.” Now do you understand how important this question is?
Jesus imparted His righteousness onto you, and now you are declared righteous. Jesus is your intercessor and your advocate. Jesus is your Savior because He paid the price that you could not pay. Jesus is your Messiah, and He is God.
Be Blessed!
Ron
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