Who Am I?

“Who do you say that I am?” Mark 8:29

Jesus asked Peter this question and Peter replied that He was the Christ, the Messiah. Would we be able to answer the same? And if Jesus asked, “And who are you?”, what would our answer be? 

If we have a personal, growing relationship with Jesus, we might  answer, “You chose me among all to be Your beloved! To be the apple of Your eye! Thank you for answering my prayers and for keeping Your promises to me!!!"

If we know who Jesus is, we should also know who we are in God’s world. Everything God did, from the beginning of creation, was so that He could have a close relationship with us. I marvel at His patience with man! What a mess we’ve made with our world, and yet He has not given up on us! 

“Who do you say that I am?” You are my rock, redeemer, my friend, hope-giver, promise-keeper, enemy-slayer, way-maker, peace-giver, healer, protector, fountain of truth, Messiah, teacher, and Lord. Help me to  obey Your teachings always!