Who do you say I am?

, today's reading in Matthew is filled with great teachings. We can read of how Jesus teaches about children (ch18v714), forgiveness (ch18v23-35), and salvation (ch19v16-26). Each is a major study unto itself. I want to focus on what is perhaps the pivotal teaching in the gospels, ch16v15. Jesus asks his disciples "who do YOU say I am". He asks that question of us DAILY! As CS Lewis stated in Mere Christianity, we can dismiss him as a liar or lunatic, or worship him as Lord. He has left no other options. If/when we choose to worship as Lord, our lives will change. Our perspective on others will deepen in love, and we will lose sight of selfish goals. Jesus notes in ch16v24, "if you want to follow, you must take up your cross". Are you ready and willing? Who is Jesus to you?