All In A Days Grace

  When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples,  “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”   “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.”   Then he asked them,  “But who do you say I am?” -Matthew 16:13-15   The question was addressed to the disciples as a group. The answer they give him is a disappointing one. The people do not see Jesus as anything more than a prophet. That doesn’t seem to concern Jesus though, as he moves right to the next question; “Who do you say I am?”   That questions seems to hold more importance here. After all these are the disciples. These are the people who walk with Jesus. These are the people that talk with Jesus. These are the people who are up close and personal. These are the followers of Christ and so, for them, this question holds a deeper weight. Jesus certainly was not John the Baptist...

  Have you ever felt like you could be more helpful to God if only you were wealthier? Or more extroverted? Or more resourceful? Have you ever disqualified yourself from doing the work of Jesus in the world because you just did not think you have anything to offer? Maybe you don’t think you have any gifts or talents. Maybe you have decided somewhere along the way, that you are “less than”. Less than what the world needs.. Less than what’s considered valuable.. Less than what others have to offer… Here’s something to consider: It would do us a great deal of good to spend less time trying to be like other people and more time discovering Gods plan for us as individuals. Maybe you don’t have the resources to help the people being helped in the lives of others around you. Maybe you don’t have the gifts that the people you’re focusing on have. Maybe you’re focusing on the wrong thing. Maybe you’re asking yourself the wrong questions. Who are the people God has placed...