February 20, 2025: Who is Jesus to YOU?

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Reflections for February 20:

"But who do you say that I am?" (Mark 8:29)

There is a story of a young prince who was kidnapped as a child and raised in a distant land. Unaware of his true identity, he lived as a commoner, struggling like everyone else. One day, a wise old man recognized him and said, "You are the son of the king. Your father has been searching for you."

At first, the young man doubted. How could he be royalty? He had never known a palace, nor worn a crown. But as he searched for the truth, the evidence became undeniable—he was not just another man; he was the rightful heir to the throne.

In Mark 8:29, Jesus asks a deeply personal question: “Who do you say that I am?” This question is not about public opinion or scholarly debate—it is about our personal conviction. Many see Jesus as a great teacher, a moral guide, or a prophet. But recognizing Him as the Son of God and the King of our lives changes everything. Like the prince in the story, when we discover who Jesus truly is, we also begin to understand who we are in Him—beloved children of the Father, heirs to His Kingdom.

Before asking His disciples this personal question, Jesus first inquires: “Who do people say that I am?” (Mark 8:27). The answers varied then, just as they do today. Some saw Him as John the Baptist, Elijah, or another prophet. Today, opinions remain diverse—some call Him a wise teacher, a revolutionary, or even a myth. Yet none of these descriptions capture the full truth.

Peter, inspired by the Father, responds with clarity: “You are the Messiah” (Mark 8:29). This profession of faith becomes the foundation upon which Christ builds His Church. Like Peter, we are called to move beyond what others say and make our own declaration of faith.

Who Is Jesus to You?

For the sinner, He is the Redeemer.
For the weary, He is the Rest.
For the broken, He is the Healer.
For the lost, He is the Way.
For the dead, He is the Resurrection and the Life.

It is not enough to know about Jesus; we must know Him personally. An intellectual understanding of Christ is not the same as an encounter with Him. When we truly meet Jesus, His presence transforms our hearts and lives.

Living the Answer

To confess Jesus as the Christ is to live accordingly. If He is truly Lord, then He must reign in our lives. Our faith is not just a statement; it must be a way of life. Do our choices, words, and actions reflect our belief in Him?

Jesus asks each of us—today and always: “Who do you say that I am?” May our response, like Peter’s, be a firm confession of faith—not just in words, but in how we live each day.

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