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Take a Chance on Jesus
“Who is this man?” Right after Jesus explains that the secret to the Kingdom of God is found in small hidden ways, his disciples, and for that matter the readers of this gospel, are confronted that question. And this question becomes THE question everyone must answer when examining the words and life of Jesus.
Jesus appears to be the one who can quiet the waters in the storm. In ancient times, the sea represented a powerful and chaotic force to reckon with. At any time, the sea could rage, giving those who sail on her no control of their circumstance. Here we see Jesus sleeping through the storm as if there is nothing to fear. We see him speak the storm into submission.
We see Jesus as a great healer. He is not concerned only with sin, but the effects of sin and its power over people’s lives. He came to save and heal and this promise is mark by a great multitude of people coming to him. Not only is Jesus powerful enough to heal, he is also compassionate towards them displaying an eagerness to heal as well. A disciple would take comfort in knowing both of those characteristics- power and compassion- are found in Jesus.
So when Jesus asks Peter, “Who do YOU say I am? “ Peter answers him, “You are the Christ, the son of the living God.” But how can he know for sure?
Who is Jesus? Everyone must do something with Jesus, but Peter’s answer doesn’t come from blind faith or even bind hope. Peter doesn’t hear about Jesus through stories or teaching. No. Peter is convinced in his heart that Jesus is the Son of the living God because Peter has experienced the power of God in his own life. He has seen and touched. He has stories and testimony. Only through experiencing the power of God in our own lives, can we answer that question with assurance.
If your faith is a small as mustard seed, that’s all the faith you need right now. Take a chance on Jesus.
Written By Chance Vanover
Staff Member, Oklahoma Christian University
“Who is this man?” Right after Jesus explains that the secret to the Kingdom of God is found in small hidden ways, his disciples, and for that matter the readers of this gospel, are confronted that question. And this question becomes THE question everyone must answer when examining the words and life of Jesus.
Jesus appears to be the one who can quiet the waters in the storm. In ancient times, the sea represented a powerful and chaotic force to reckon with. At any time, the sea could rage, giving those who sail on her no control of their circumstance. Here we see Jesus sleeping through the storm as if there is nothing to fear. We see him speak the storm into submission.
We see Jesus as a great healer. He is not concerned only with sin, but the effects of sin and its power over people’s lives. He came to save and heal and this promise is mark by a great multitude of people coming to him. Not only is Jesus powerful enough to heal, he is also compassionate towards them displaying an eagerness to heal as well. A disciple would take comfort in knowing both of those characteristics- power and compassion- are found in Jesus.
So when Jesus asks Peter, “Who do YOU say I am? “ Peter answers him, “You are the Christ, the son of the living God.” But how can he know for sure?
Who is Jesus? Everyone must do something with Jesus, but Peter’s answer doesn’t come from blind faith or even bind hope. Peter doesn’t hear about Jesus through stories or teaching. No. Peter is convinced in his heart that Jesus is the Son of the living God because Peter has experienced the power of God in his own life. He has seen and touched. He has stories and testimony. Only through experiencing the power of God in our own lives, can we answer that question with assurance.
If your faith is a small as mustard seed, that’s all the faith you need right now. Take a chance on Jesus.
Written By Chance Vanover
Staff Member, Oklahoma Christian University
About this Plan
We invite you to join us in reading through the New Testament. If you dedicate about 25 minutes to this plan every day, you will have completed the entire New Testament in 60 days! May the Lord bless you as you become "Daily Versed" and experience the Lord through His word.
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