Hello ,

Please read the following observation from Bono of the group U2, when he was asked about his belief in Jesus Christ:

"I think a defining question for a Christian is: Who was Christ? And I don't think you're let off easily by saying a great thinker or a great philosopher, because actually he went around saying he was the Messiah. That's why he was crucified. He was crucified because he said he was the Son of God. So, he either, in my view, was the Son of God, or he was ... nuts. Forget rock 'n roll messianic complexes, this is like Charlie Manson type delirium. And, I find it hard to accept that a whole millions and millions of lives, half the earth, for two thousand years have been touched, have felt their lives touched and inspired by some "nutter."

"And he said unto them, But who say you that I am? And Peter answered and said unto him, You are the Christ." Mark 8:29

If Jesus is not whom He claimed to be, then we can no longer put our trust in Him, or in His ability to save us.  If Jesus is whom He claimed to be, what a gift!  (By the way...I cling to the idea that Jesus IS and WAS what He claimed to be, and I'm staking my life on it.)

Who do you say that Jesus is?  Who is He in YOUR life?  Powerfully potent thoughts for us to consider each and every day!

Have a great day and God bless!

Pastor Mike / The Open Word 

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