Lord 👑

His is my favourite Gospel passage for meditation, and I challenge you to try it.

Each time I read it, I stop and think about it.

Jesus walks along the road with his disciples and asks them, “Who do people say that I am?” They give him various answers, and then he asks them, “But who do YOU say that I am?” Peter answers for the apostles and says, “You are the Christ.” Christ is the Greek word for “the anointed one,” another way of saying that Jesus is the Messiah.

And now for us!

Who is Jesus for you and me?

I have had people tell me that Jesus was a good man.

Others might respond with a good friend, and still others their Savior or their King.

If Jesus is our Savior or King, what does that mean?

I would ask that sometime today, you find a quiet spot and picture yourself walking along a dusty road with Jesus and the disciples.

Perhaps you are there because someone you know was healed;

Maybe because someone told you about this great teacher, at some point on your journey, Jesus turns to YOU, looks you straight in the eyes, and asks you, who do you think he is?

If you are like me, every time I think about it, it’s a little different because I am in a different place.

Some days, I need him to be a friend and Savior King.

Other times, I need a brother who understands how painful life can be.

Other times I want someone to listen to my fears and concerns.

This passage from Mark is slightly different from the one in Matthew, but we can discuss that one at an additional time.

And so, Jesus is waiting for your answer; who do you say he is today?