Who is Jesus? Mark 6-9

During Jesus’ lifetime on earth he was thought to be Elijah, a prophet, and John the Baptist raised from the dead. When Jesus asked Peter who He was, Peter promptly responded, “Thou art the Christ.” If a friend asks me to explain who someone is, I usually start with what they look like, or who they know, or what their title is or try to think of things that person has accomplished or is currently doing in their life. So, if someone asked me to tell them who Jesus is I found just a few answers in Mark chapters 6 – 9. Jesus calms storms, he heals people physically, he has compassion on those in need, He rests, He prays, He challenges religious leaders, He hangs out with Moses and Elijah when He is transfigured into a state of His glory, He drives demons out of children, and He walks on water. Now, if you really want to know what someone is like then just ask their parents. They know the good, the bad, and the ugly. So, what did Jesus’ Abba say about Him? “This is my Son in whom I’m well pleased. Listen to Him.” Okey dokie – that pretty much sums it up. Jesus is God’s Son and I’m supposed to listen to Him. What is He saying? That’s the key isn’t it? What is HE saying? God, the Father didn’t say listen to your preacher, listen to your church’s doctrine, listen to your political leaders, and He most definitely didn’t say listen to your heart. He said LISTEN TO MY SON. I get so caught up in listening to others and to myself that I many times forget to listen to Jesus. Maybe that’s why enjoying God is sometimes a struggle for me. Hmmm ... I think I just listened to Jesus. 