Who Do You Say He Is?

Scripture:
Matthew 16:13-16 (NASB)

Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was asking His disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; but still others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”

Devotional:

Who do you say Jesus is?  Does it really matter who he is?  What difference does it make anyway?  Well to tell you the truth it matters a great deal.  In fact you could say all eternity hinges on the answers.  Jesus came so that we might have life.  Not just living here on earth as we are now.  But He came so that we might have eternal life.  John 3:16-17(NASB),

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.”

Peter’s answer should be our answer as well.  The two greatest celebrations we can ever have are the birth of Christ and the resurrection of Christ.  In His birth Jesus became a man completely human.  He showed and taught us how we should live our lives.  His death and resurrection brought us new life in heaven. 

This Christmas and Easter pause to reflect His birth, life, and resurrection.  Reflect on the impact this has on the world.  Finally reflect on how it has impacted your life…

Merry Christmas
Happy Birthday Jesus…