WHO DO YOU SAY I AM?

WHO DO YOU SAY I AM?

When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Matthew 16:13,14

There are many testimonies given about Jesus. Jesus said the patriarch Abraham  "rejoiced at the thought of seeing my day; he saw it and was glad." The testimony of John the Baptist was "“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!" The testimony of the great evangelist Billy Graham is "Jesus is the only way to salvation." Dr. John MacArthur one of the greatest bible teachers and pastors who has ever lived confession of faith is "Jesus is God."

I get excited hearing other believers confession of faith. But, Jesus gets excited hearing each individual's testimony. He knows Abraham, John the Baptist, Billy Graham and John MacArthur's confession of faith. But he is also interested in yours. That is one of the reasons for his question in Mark 8:29 " But what about you?" he asked. "Who do you say I am?" Peter being guided by the Holy Spirit answered, "You are the Messiah." It is our confession of faith in Jesus that will determine where we will spend eternity. 

Never be ashamed to make that confession of Jesus!!! Demons weren't ashamed. The demons who will never live in Heaven again as angels testified of Jesus. The bible gives numerous examples of their acknowledgment of our Lord. Read in amazement at their reverence and fear of The Son Of God: "What do you want with us, Son of God?" they shouted. "Have you come here to torture us before the appointed time?" Matthew 8:29  One day the evil spirit answered them, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?"Acts 19:15 Moreover, demons came out of many people, shouting, "You are the Son of God!" But he rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, because they knew he was the Messiah. Luke 4:41

Those evil beings once lived in Heaven. They knew Jesus was deity in human form. One of the things that I love about Jesus is when you are in his presence you can't contain yourself. The demons couldn't contain their confession about Jesus. If you are chosen but frozen dare to get in Jesus presence. Beloved, it was you that Christ died for. How dare you allow a fallen angel give a better testimony!  Come on people of God It's testimony time!!! Jesus is asking the question "Who do you say that I am? What is your response?