THE STORY OF JESUS: Mark 8:27-30
“‘Who do you say I am?’ Peter answered, ‘You are the Messiah.’” (Mark 8:29)
God had promised for centuries that a Messiah (Lord , Saviour) would come.
I can say that for myself, Jesus is my Lord and Saviour.
He is my constant Friend, Guide, Leader, Helper, in very real, very practical ways.
For myself, this is so real, yet I meet people – even Christians – who don’t find this.
I try to explain it to them, so they can rely on Jesus through their struggles.
But they look at me funny, or say ‘it’ doesn’t work for them, or smile and say little.
It is dawning on me again that I cannot say it for others, only for myself.
And just as Peter’s response was based on his experience…
And my response is based on my experience…
I have to pray that Jesus would give these others an experience of Himself.
Until God reveals Jesus to their heart, I cannot do it.
I thank the Lord that He has revealed Himself to me.
As a Jesus follower, it is not my job to convince you… only to confess to you.
To answer Jesus’ question for myself, and pray that His Spirit will convince them.
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, I want others to know You as Friend, Guide, Leader and Helper in very real, personal way. May Your Spirit convince others through me.
The question Jesus asked His disciples is also a question asked of you and me today. Who is Jesus?
I need to answer like Thomas – My Lord and My God! or like Peter – You are the Messiah.
My Saviour. My protector. My Comfort. My Fortress. my Rock. My God!
And He I must proclaim and tell the story of what He has done for me – given life and life eternal.
As I live for Jesus this day may others see Christ Jesus living in me.
My Jesus, my savior
Lord there is none like you
All of my days
I want to praise
The wonders of your mighty love
My comfort, my shelter
Tower of refuge and strenght
Let every breath, all that i am
Never cease to worship you
Shout to the Lord all the earth let us sing
Power and majesty praise to the King
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar
At the sound of Your Name
I’ll sing for joy at the work of Your hands
Forever I’ll love You
Forever I’ll stand
Nothing compares to the promise I have in You
My Jesus, my savior
Lord there is none like you
All of my days (all my days)
I want to praise
The wonders of your mighty love
My comfort, my shelter
Tower of refuge and strenght
Let every breath, all that i’m
Never cease to worship you
Shout to the Lord all the earth let us sing
Power and majesty praise to the King
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar
At the sound of Your Name
I’ll sing for joy at the work of Your hands
Forever I’ll love You
Forever I’ll stand
Nothing compares to the promise I have in You
Nothing compares to the promise I have in You
Nothing compares to the promise I have in You
Nothing compares to the promise I have in You