Listen

Jesus and his disciples went into the villages near Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?”

They told him, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, and still others one of the prophets.”

He asked them, “And what about you? Who do you say that I am?”

Peter answered, “You are the Christ.”

Mark 8:27-29

Think

In our text for today, Jesus is deeply interested in what we think of him. It is not because he feels insecure about who he is or because our perception of him generates anxiety, as sometimes happens to us. Jesus wants to be the center of our lives and not merely an accessory to our faith. In asking the question, Jesus seeks a particular answer, even though the options mentioned put him in a place of honor with other greats of the faith.

The point is that Jesus is not one among many but the most important. Therefore, those who walk with him must be able to recognize what distinguishes him from any other leader. It is possible that those who do not know him do not see him as the savior messiah yet. If you have decided to walk with him, it is because you have already experienced his salvation in your life. We do not walk in pursuit of one more leader but following the one who guaranteed a new life for all.

Edgardo Fuentes Colón

Question to Ponder:

What is the danger of making Jesus just one of many authorities in your life?

Pray

Lord, you are my savior, and I need to remember this continually if I wish to follow you with consistency. I recognize that sometimes I forget what makes you special and unique, as if someone else is asking to take your place. When that happens, ask me once again who you are to me, and I will remember that the answer must always be: All. Amen.

Go

May God communicate in diverse and creative ways all that produces life in our spirit. May this strength make us attentive listeners, proactive doers, and communicators of the fullness of life that we find in God.