Who do you say I am?

Who do you say I am? 11-3-25

In Matthew 16:13-16, Jesus asked His disciples a simple question. Well, maybe it seemed simple, but it was a deep and meaningful question. “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.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”

During our Women’s Bible Study, we looked at this question. Then we talked about if the question were to be asked of us. What would someone say about us? What does God say about us? He calls us His. “But to all who did receive Him, He gave them the right to be children of God, to those who believe in His name” (John 1:12).

Jesus knows our hearts. He didn’t need the disciples to tell Him what was being said about Him. He already knew. He didn’t need Peter to tell Him, Jesus knew Peter’s heart. Peter proclaimed Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of God. The disciples had seen miracles. They walked with Jesus. They saw Him heal. If I ask myself this question. I can answer that He is Lord of my life. I can proclaim Him as my Savior.