FAITH CAPSULE: Knowing Him prompts one to know self.   

Matthew 16: 13-20, Mark 10:46-52

What people say He is matters not, but who do you say He is? 
In Matthew 16:13-16, Jesus asks His disciples, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”  
Who do you say He is? 
It does not matter what people say He is, but it does count for you to know who He is to you. 
Who do you say He is? 
Knowing Him will determine how you will call Him.
Knowing who He is to you will determine how you identify and relate with Him.
The Psalmist knows his God, “I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.” (Psalm 91:2)
In Matthew 9:27, two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, “Son of David, have mercy on us!” Matthew 15:22 recorded, “A woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! …” 
Knowing who He is will determine how you call on Him.
Blind Bartimaeus, a roadside beggar, heard that Jesus was passing his way when he cried out, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” and Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called.” (Mark 10:48-49) 
When the blind Bartimaeus cried out to Jesus, the people who attempted to keep him quiet were in vain. 
Challenges will try to keep one quiet while knowing Him shall also be strengthened to gain salvation. 
One who knows who He is shall gain uncommon attention, attention that will cause Him to stand still for such to access Him.
On one occasion, Peter opened up for Jesus to teach the disciples about the church. 
In the teaching was an opening to knowing self.
Peter stated, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”  Jesus answered and said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but My Father who is in heaven. And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock, I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” (Matthew 16:17-18)
Peter learned to know the assignment of the rock.
The Bible identifies His church will be built, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail.. 1 Corinthians 3:16) 
Ephesians 2:20 confirmed Christ as the cornerstone, “having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone.” 
Knowing who the people He is shall provoke knowing self.
Allow the word to enter so that you may become His building.

Prayer for today: Ask for the word of God to take over your life.