Who Is This King of Glory?

Matthew 16:15
And He (Jesus) said to them, "But who do you say that I am?"

The question of questions...
"Who is Jesus to me?"
I mean, who is He...really to me...?
What does my heart say...not my words...
When I am alone and my thoughts turn to God, the Holy Spirit and Jesus...Who is He?
It's easy to give book answers.
I've asked this question during a teaching, and I've received word for word as an answer, exactly what Peter said.

"You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God."
Now is that statement true?
Of course it is.
But the answer was divinely introduced into Peter's mind by the Living God.
Jesus told Peter..."Hey Pete...You didn't come up with this answer on your own. My Father who is in heaven gave it to you."

I think we have to answer this age old question every day.
I think our answer to it comes not only from the words that we speak, but also the life we live daily.
Such reflects who Jesus truly is to us.
Do people look at me, as I move through my day, and see Jesus?
Or do they see someone who is simply religious?
I pray that they see Jesus.
The sad fact is that sometimes the religious does come out.
Oh come on! Don't tell me you haven't done the same.
Quoted scripture to someone, using it like a weapon to drive them away...
You got caught in a mistake and you whipped out the old "Judge not lest you be judged" verse.

Not excusing what I've done. In fact, I do a lot of repenting and asking for forgiveness for my stupid behavior. So who is Jesus to me?

First off, He is my Lord and Savior.
Lord = The one I submit to. He truly is the divine Shepherd and I truly am the fleshly sheep. I follow, He leads. I listen, He speaks. 

Savior = The Power greater than myself...my ability...my talents who has restored me to sanity. He has provided me with a clear mind and conscious that enables me to make sound decisions. 

Jesus is my friend...
Oh, I know He is the second part of the God-head. Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. But He is a friend who sticks closer than any other. He is the one who stands next to the Father on my behalf. He is always praying for me...interceding for me. The Bible calls Him my advocate. The one who fights for me. 

With such a Savior as this, I want to delve into the Bible and read all the promises that He has spoken concerning those whose hearts are totally committed to Him.
Promises such as "Why do you worry about tomorrow? Does your heavenly Father not care for the birds of the air or the flowers of the field." He knows our needs and He will supply them from the riches of He possesses.

Jesus?
Why He is everything to me.
I pray that if you don't know Him...
He will become everything to you...

God on you...
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