Who Do You Say That I Am?

As I was reading John 6 this morning, I was struck by a thought that has left me convicted. I just want to leave you with a little bit of food for thought this morning.

In John 6 the disciples are caught in a storm while out sailing. Jesus walks across the water toward the boat in the midst of the storm, but the disciples do not recognize Him. They think He is a ghost. Really? A ghost? Grown men and their first thought is that a ghost is coming to get them? But I digress. My point is this…have you noticed that with all the miracles they have witnessed and all the quality time they spent with Jesus they acted like they didn’t know Him and what He could do sometimes? It is human, no doubt. I am not casting stones, just making an observation. Now contrast that to all the times Jesus cast demons out of people. The demons immediately knew who He was. They knew His power. They knew what He was about and who was going to be the victor. They didn’t question. They pleaded with Him to leave them alone!

I am not going to stand in judgment of the disciples. I am, however, going to try and use this to look at my own reactions to Him and learn. Do I recognize Him and His works in my life without question, without doubt, without reservation? Or does He have to constantly reassure me.

Do I have such a close relationship with Him that I recognize Him without hesitation?

I should walk so closely with Him that I am familiar with His presence and know what He is about. The demons don’t have a relationship with Him, but they recognized who He was!

Lord, I want to know you! I want to walk with you. Thank you for being there for me. Thank you for loving me. Thank you for your patience.