WHO IS HE?
By Rick Mathes
Matthew 16:15 He •said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”
Let us survey those closest to Him and ask, “Who do you say He is?”
- Soldiers: He is just a fanatic fool that deserved to die this tortuous death on the cross. WE get these idiots from time to time and he just joined the rest of the phonies.
- Mary: My son, oh my son! How tortured I am to see you suffer so and I can’t do anything to protect you. I know you are a special child but this is no way to end it all for you.
- Disciples: Oh no! What are we going to do now? Our whole life of over three years has been entirely dependent in our faith that He would provide for us.
- 1st Thief: What a waste. He sure knows how to be a fool and though innocent, die as I am a guilty felon. It doesn’t matter if you are good or bad. There is no God!
- 2nd Thief: I can’t explain it but there is something very unusual and special about this innocent man. He’s like a lamb led to slaughter. He is truly God, our Messiah!
- Centurion: I’m an atheist. I’m burnt out on all these foreign gods. They are just one big joke. But this man has taken this pain as only God can. He is the Son of God!
- Priests: Well finally we can wash our hands of this rebel. He sure put on a good show and convinced many but we nipped Him in the bud as we have those that were before.
- Angels: Horror upon horrors fell upon God’s own Son. Is Satan winning? Has the devil finally become victorious? We can’t imagine it because we know God will prevail.
- Satan: Finished, done, complete and He is deader than a door-nail. I have killed God’s Son and made myself greater than God. Bow down and worship me, Lucifer!
- God: Well done Son! You did what we needed done. Satan is defeated and sin and death have been conquered. See you in three days. Welcome home!
- Passerby: Well, was He the last sacrifice or just another false hope that lit up then flickered out like so many broken dreams we’ve had. No big deals, nothing new, yawn.
How about you? Who do you say He really is? Don’t just repeat the expected word but dig down deep through your mind, past your heart and reach into your soul for answers. Be honest with yourself and then deal with it.
PRESS ON!
Rick Mathes 