“And He continued by questioning them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered and said to Him, “You are the Christ.” And He warned them to tell no one about Him” (Mark 8:29-30).
Who is Jesus? That is the most important question anyone can ask. He is either who He says He is or else a lunatic or a liar. No one treated Him as if He were crazy, so He either is the Son of God or else a deceiver. Everyone must make their choice. If You hear His voice and know that He is the Christ, then fall at His feet and worship Him. He will lift You up and send you to work in His kingdom.
Lord, this simple question must be answered by each of us. Some will ignore the question, which is its own answer. Some will spend a lifetime trying to deny the answer and even be fanatical about it. Help me to realize that You are the Son of God, the Messiah or Christ, the anointed One of God, God in the flesh. All who hear His voice know He is our Shepherd. Hear, follow, and obey.
Lord Jesus, You have said that the sheep know Your voice. Help me to hear and obey all that You command. Lead me far from the doubts of this age to live in the truth that You are the One who has come to save all who believe. Lead me through the doubts of this age to humbly submit to the trust what You have revealed for all ages. Guide me in faith to live according to Your word and live into the Father’s will. Amen.
