“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?” And they told him, ‘John the Baptist; and others say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.’ And he asked them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Peter answered him, ‘You are the Christ’” (Mark 8:27-29).
Jesus asked the disciples a probing question. “Who do you say that I am?” He asks us the same question. I say it is probing because the answer may demand a significant response from us. If we answer as the crowds did on that day – John the Baptist or Elijah, for example – a certain response is appropriate. However, if we answer as Peter did, “You are the Christ,” then a much greater response is required.
If Jesus is God come in the flesh, then he deserves my best. Unfortunately, I think I have responded as if he were John the Baptist or Elijah more than as if he is God come in the flesh. Yikes! He deserves better!
Father, forgive me for treating your son as less than he is. Help me to not only proclaim him as Lord, but to treat him as Lord as well. Amen.
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