From Our Pastor’s Desk
Matthew 16:13 –15 “When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets. Then, Jesus made it personal: 15 He saith unto them, But who do you say that I am?”
That’s the question? This is a very personal question. If Jesus were here physically and asked each of us the same question, what would be our personal responses?
The question is not who we think Jesus is, or what the world tells us who Jesus is, but rather who is He to us. It was a very personal question. It was not theological exam.
It was not a pop quiz. It was a personal question that required a commitment on our part, individually. This is our month of His name on earth.
The name of Jesus is so very powerful, for application. And For us to apply that name effectively, we must know the personality behind that name. The reason some call that name & He doesn’t answer is because, they don’t know the Owner of that name and the Owner doesn’t know them.
We can attend all the classes, conferences, Bible colleges, seminaries, Sunday Schools, Bible Studies, take notes during sermons (all these are good and important, for we grow through hearing, learning & doing), but in the end, we may not really the very person of Jesus to us.
Jesus said of the people in Matthew 15:8–9 – “These people draw near to me with their mouth, and honor me with their lips, But their heart is far from me. And in vain they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men”
The most important question in the whole of our life concerns the Person of Christ. Who is He to you? Do you know the Person behind the name Jesus?
I decree victory in any and every struggle or battle of life that we may be facing, in that most powerful name of Jesus, in Jesus mighty Name. Amen.
You will have good success this 2022.
Remain blessed.
Shalom.
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