Why Ask the Question?

~~~ Haggai 2:1-9 ~~~ Psalm 43 ~~~ Luke 9:18-22 ~~~

 ...my spirit continues in your midst;
do not fear!

Once again today's gospel contains the question...
Who do you say that I am?
This question along with your personal answer
must be taken seriously.
Jesus did not ask this question in the rhetorical manner.
Jesus asks this question of all his people.
He expects your answer.

If Jesus were to abandon us now that our salvation has been secured,
there would be no need for you to answer the question.

However, the reality is that Jesus
'continues in our midst'.
His spirit is with you always...
until the end of time.

We are reminded so often to consider our answer to his question,
because we live in an ever changing environment.

Jesus remains the "Christ of God".
He is the anointed one sent down to us by the Father.

The apostles and the people of the day
recognized there was something very different about Jesus.

It was Peter who was able to verbalize the truth
about Jesus.

It is good for your soul to keep your
answer to his question on the surface of your heart
so that your soul has constant access.

You must know your answer...
no matter when you are asked.

It is the ever present spirit of Jesus
 that solidifies your answer.

The essence of Jesus is permanent,
but our relationship with him is often a work in progress.

Hold on to who you believe Jesus is for you...
do not fear when your conviction is challenged.
Write in your journal who Jesus is to you.

When you are feeling unsure or insecure
in your life journey 

return to this page and read your
own words aloud to yourself.

You are not alone...
Jesus will never abandon you.
His spirit is always with you...
always Blessing you.
In your heart you do know who Jesus is.

~~~Peace~~~

God Bless Pope Francis
 as he continues his historic visit
in America.
He is truly showing who Jesus
 is for all of us to witness.