ASLC Devotions - Saturday

 Mark 8:27-29
Jesus and his disciples now left Galilee and went out to the villages of Caesarea and Philippi.  As they were walking along he asked them, "Who do people think I am?  What are they saying about me?" The disciples replied, "Some think you are John the Baptist and others say that you are Elijah or some other prophet come back to life again." Then he asked, "Who do think I am?"  Peter replied, "You are the Messiah."

This is one of the most fundamental questions for Christians - who do you think Jesus is?

When my husband and I were in Israel some years ago, we went to the Garden of Gethsemane. We experienced a very spiritual moment at this site as did others. We somehow felt how much God loves us.

There is a small church there with a large rock inside. The story goes that this is where Jesus prayed that he would not have to suffer, but then asked for strength to do his father's will. At that moment Jesus decided to go to the cross and die for me and you. The result is that we can have abundant life here on earth and eternity with God.

I wish I could say that this feeling lasted but I can remember it and make a choice to follow Christ.

Each one of us should  think about who is Jesus, and if we truly accept him as the crucified Son of God, live like we know it and pass it on. 

Kay Weir

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