As I continue reading through the Gospels in preparation for Easter, one question has lingered in my heart: “But who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:15, ESV).
This wasn’t a question Jesus asked just for the sake of conversation. He directed it toward His disciples—those who had walked closely with Him, witnessed His miracles, heard His teachings, and shared daily life with Him. Yet, He still asked them, “But who do you say that I am?”
Why? Because this question wasn’t just about knowledge; it was about revelation. It was about personal conviction, not just secondhand information. It required an answer rooted in experience rather than assumption.
A Question for Every Generation
This question is just as relevant today as it was when Jesus first asked it. In a world where countless voices claim to define who Jesus is—it is critical that we answer this question for ourselves.
Knowing about Jesus is not the same as knowing Him. Many have heard His name, but to truly know Him is to understand His nature, His love, His holiness, and His power. It’s easy to adopt secondhand faith, relying on what we’ve been taught by pastors, parents, or culture. But Jesus is asking for something deeper: “Who do you say that I am?” Not based on what others have said, but based on your own relationship with Him.
Your Answer Matters
If Jesus asked you this question today, what would your response be? Could you confidently declare, “Jesus, You are…”? Or would you hesitate, uncertain of how to answer?
This isn’t a question meant to induce guilt—it’s an invitation. An invitation to seek Him, to draw near, and to discover who He truly is beyond the noise of the world. Scripture tells us in Jeremiah 29:13, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
So, I encourage you: take time this week to reflect on this question. Ask Jesus to reveal Himself to you. Read His Word, spend time in prayer, and invite Him to show you who He truly is.
Who Jesus Is to Me
Throughout different seasons of my life, Jesus has revealed Himself to me in different ways. He has been my Comforter in times of grief, my Healer in times of pain, my Peace in moments of anxiety, and my Strength when I’ve felt weak. If I had to sum up who He is to me in this season, I’d say He is: Savior, Faithful, Friend, and Provider.
But what about you? Who is Jesus to you?
Take a moment to sit with this question. Let it stir something in your heart. Let it lead you into deeper intimacy with Him. And if you’re unsure, don’t be discouraged—simply ask Him to reveal Himself to you. Because He will.
So I ask again: Who do you say that He is?