Who Do You Say He Is?

It's said that there were over 300 prophesies (foretold long before Jesus' birth) about the coming Messiah. As I look at Matthew 21:1-9, I realize (afresh) how amazing it is that Jesus fulfilled every prophesy Scripture foretold, even down to His entry into Jerusalem.

"As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away." This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: "Say to the Daughter of Zion, 'See, your king comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.'"The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. They brought the donkey and the colt, placed their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,

"Hosanna to the Son of David!" "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Hosanna in the highest!"

We could spend weeks talking about all the prophesies Jesus fulfilled, but instead I felt impressed to focus on the response of the crowd.

"When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked: "Who is this?" The crowds answered, "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee." (Matthew 21:10-11) NIV

For some reason this verse stood out to me today. The crowd shouted "Hosanna to the Son of David...Hosanna in the highest." Yet when they were asked who He was, they replied: "This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee."

A question arose within me: How can it be that in one moment they hail Him as the Son of David...the Messiah...and glorify God in the highest...But when confronted with explaining who He was they minimized Him as a prophet from Galilee?

Who is Jesus to you? Is He just a great man? A prophet Who lived over 2,000 years ago? Or, Is He the Messiah? Is He your every hope? Is He the One Who takes away your sins and your only hope of salvation?

I want my testimony of Who Jesus is to shine clearly. I want my life to demonstrate where my confidence rests. And when confronted with the question of "Who is this?" I hope that my words and actions declare: "This is Jesus. He is the Messiah! The Son of God! The Lamb Who takes away all my sin!"

When trials come I don't want to wane in conviction...I want to stand strong, pointing to my hope, steady in my faith, declaring even more loudly (to all who will listen) "Jesus is the Lord of my life. He alone is worthy of all praise. In Him I put my hope and trust."

Circumstances, trials, and the battles surrounding us ask...Who do you say He is? The angels look on. God awaits our response. What will our actions and words reveal? Who Do We Say He Is?

Prayer: Father, thank You for Jesus. Thank you that over 2,000 years ago, He willingly went through the streets of Jerusalem, knowing the grueling death that awaited Him. Thank You for our salvation. Help us to remember Who You Are! Help us to stand strong, knowing You are our Deliverer, Our Hope, Our Peace, Our Comforter. You are our Savior! Fill us with Your Presence. In Jesus Name, Amen!