“Jesus went out, along with His disciples, to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way He questioned His disciples, saying to them, “Who do people say that I am?” They told Him, saying, “John the Baptist; and others say Elijah; but others, one of the prophets” (Mark 8:27-28).
Who do people say that Jesus is? A great . . . but not . . .? Sinners want to define God. God created us, we did not create Him. The world guesses, but Jesus has told us the truth. The real question is whether or not you will believe that Jesus is who He says He is. Either He’s telling the truth or He is lying. If He is lying, then go your way. If He is telling the truth, then fall at His feet and call Him Lord, Master, and God.
Lord, You are the One who created all things and they exist because of You. We guess and fumble over definitions as if we had the power to decide how things ought to be. Lead me away from such arrogance so that I live in the truth of Your word. Help me to understand that in You alone will I find the answers to life’s questions. Define me so that I do not lie to myself and think I can define You.
Lord Jesus, You have shown Your light to the world. Guide me in my faith so that I act in belief and live according to the truth that You have revealed. Help me now and always to humbly look to You as the One who will answer all of my questions. Teach me and help me to apply the lessons You teach me so that I may grow in Your likeness and share with others the truth that You are the Word made flesh. Amen.
