FAITH CAPSULE: Who do you say Jesus is in your life?

Mark 10:46-52

Celebrating of the birth of Jesus is good but to lack the understanding of the reason for His birth is bad. Jesus stated the reason for His coming, “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10) Where there is lack of understanding of His coming there will be no reason to believe. Gaining the understanding and believing Jesus is the only way to abundant life which Jesus brought. God has a plan and purpose for our life. Jesus is the plan and purpose of God’s salvation for our life.
Who do you say Jesus is in your life?
Many know about Him and many celebrate His birth. However, not knowing Him is not having life. Many have confused knowing about Him with knowing Him. The ones that actually know Him know the name to call on. In this season of celebration, celebrate Him as the Lord and savior. Among His names are: Jesus (Yahweh saves), Immanuel (God with us) Light of the World (One who brings hope and gives guidance) Chief Shepherd (one that gives guidance and protection) Chief Cornerstone (A sure foundation of life) Know Him by His name, call on Him by His name. His name is above all names.
Bartimaeus a blind man knew Jesus by His name when He called on Him in to receive uncommon attention from Jesus. It is written, “Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging.  And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” (Mark 10:46-47) The Multitude does not know Him by His name when they attempted to stop the blind man from calling out the name of Jesus. The bible recorded, “Then many warned him to be quiet; but he cried out all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” (Mark 10:48)
Who do you say Jesus is in your life?
It does not matter how one follows the crowd to celebrate, it only matters for one to know Him. The blind man knows Jesus and the crowd could not keep him quiet. Jesus responded to the blind man’s calling. It is written, “So Jesus stood still and commanded him to be called. Then they called the blind man, saying to him, “Be of good cheer. Rise, He is calling you.” (Mark 10:49) Do you know Him enough to call on Him and get His full attention? Gain the understanding to get out of commercial celebration and get into Christ celebration.

Prayer for today: Ask God to open your understanding that you man know Him more.