As Jesus was approaching the realm of Caesarea Philippi, He requested His Apostles an uncommon query: “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” They claimed they’d heard folks say that He was “John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah, and even one of the prophets.” (Matthew 16:13, 14) Discover that the names have been of deceased folks. It was principally an elevation of reincarnation. As an alternative of the potential for a uniquely dwelling particular person, folks targeted on the previous and its potential impact on the current. There had been some hypothesis that Jesus could be the lengthy awaited Christ, the Messiah, nevertheless it was extra of a risk than a press release of reality. To whom have been the Apostles listening? It was nearly like a ballot taken by the liberal faction of the Jewish religionist. (Even right this moment, polls are inclined to mirror the pollster and his pre-determined political leaning, reasonably than the precise consensus of the folks.) I’m wondering if Jesus was somewhat shocked by the results of His inquiry. Jesus then hones in on what actually issues: “But who do you say that I am?” Peter shortly responds, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:15, 16)I’m wondering what number of of His Apostles had publicly declared who Jesus actually was. They assisted Jesus in His ministry, and even went out by twos therapeutic and casting out demons, however is there any recording that they divulged who Jesus actually was? As Jesus’ ministry gained momentum, He appeared to defend His identification because of the route the crowds have been taking. Folks have been extra involved with miracles, indicators, and wonders. Jesus realized that if the multitudes believed He was the Messiah, they might revert to their preconceived notion that the Christ would ship them from Roman rule.When is the final time we merely meditated on who Jesus is? When is the final time we targeted on His personage, reasonably than the miracles? When is the final time we dwelt on His attributes, reasonably than on the advantages we obtained from Him? Allow us to spend a day simply pondering on who Jesus is, and after we do, allow us to show to others the Jesus now we have grown to know.When Peter made his proclamation, Jesus advised him that the one approach he may know that was by a revelation from God Himself. (Matthew 16:17) The Apostle Paul said that the Gospel he proclaimed was not a results of somebody educating him or of listening to it from some particular person, however by means of revelation from God Himself. (Galatians 1:11-15) TRUTH IS REVEALED FROM THE HEART UPWARD, NOT FROM THE HEAD DOWNWARD. It isn’t horizontal, however vertical revelation that solidifies the Believer. Once we reverse the process, we open the door to doubtlessly misinterpreting God’s Phrase. Once we begin from the top, our emotions and feelings could have a powerful affect. When Paul obtained revelation, he didn’t “confer with flesh and blood,” however obediently acted with out hesitation. (Galatians 1:16) How many people have questioned our personal actions? One second we’re satisfied of the validity of our actions, and inside a short while we query if we’re doing the correct factor. Once we act on account of head data, we are going to greater than probably query a few of our actions. Might the Holy Spirit reveal God’s Phrase and, when He does, allow us to pursue life and not using a rear view mirror!
