February 13, 2024 -- Mark 8:27-30 -- Who or What is Bigger than the Superbowl?

27 And Jesus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi. And on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” 28 And they told him, “John the Baptist; and others say, Elijah; and others, one of the prophets.” 29 And he asked them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter answered him, “You are the Christ.” 30 And he strictly charged them to tell no one about him.
Mark 8:27-30 ESV

This is the biggest question of your whole life and the answer you give changes everything. The question is: “Who do you say Jesus is?” Answering this question is crucial. It is more important than “what am I going to do when I grow up”. More important than “who will I marry”. More important than “what will I do when I retire”.

Crowds followed Jesus. They were looking for a miracle worker. A healer. A provider of free bread and fish. He was a bigger hit in His day than the Superbowl is today. His actions then went viral, more so than any modern half time performance. People talked about Him for days. And then they didn’t.

That is the point. Is Jesus an event? Is He something fascinating, entertainment like a Superbowl, but He doesn’t really change your life, your behavior, your words, your thoughts, your attitudes? Jesus directly asked His disciples "Who do you say I am? Peter answered “You are the Christ”. That is, You are sent from God and anointed to accomplish His work”. That answer changes everything. Who is Jesus to you? A curiosity? Does He change everything? Where you spend eternity depends on the answer you give. How you live right now depends on how you answer Jesus’ question.

Father in heaven, thank You for the gift of Jesus—Your Son, our Savior. Thank You that in Him a man may lose all possessions and ego, honour and reputation, but when Jesus returns in glory with all His holy ones gain life everlasting . Thank You Father in heaven, for the powerful gift of Your Spirit Who teaches a man to understand that Jesus is worth it all. He truly is the Desire of all Nations and Him for Whom it makes sense to follow, denying one’s lusts and ambitions and ego, and taking up the cross—that is, witnessing to everyone about Him for Your glory Father, no matter the cost. Amen

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