“And Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on the way he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say that I am?’” – Mark 8:27
Jesus began one of the most important conversations He ever had with His disciples with this simple question. He asks what they hear people saying about Him. The disciples give various answers. Jesus immediately makes it clear that it doesn’t really matter what other people say about Him. For each individual person, the most important question is who do they think Jesus is. From this conversation comes the foundational confession of the Christian faith, that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of God.
Each of us must answer that deeper question for ourselves. There is no more important question. Who do you say Jesus is? In our own time, lots of people say lots of things about Jesus. Some consider Him a legend. Some consider Him a lunatic. Some consider Him a great teacher or a moral example. Some describe Him as a revolutionary. Many will declare Him a prophet. Others call Him a created being or the spirit-brother of Satan. Forget about what others say… Who do you say Jesus is?
There’s only one answer that brings salvation, forgiveness of sins, and eternal life. If you haven’t already done so, believe that Jesus IS the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of God. Believe that He died on the cross for you and rose from the died victorious over sin and death. Believe that He is King of Kings and Lord of Lords, reigning in Heaven at the right hand of God the Father. Don’t let the answers of others confuse you about Who and What the Bible reveals Jesus to be. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord. Believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead. You will be saved! #FollowJesus