Do you know that how you see Jesus determines what you receive from Him? If you see Jesus as your healer, you will receive healing. If you see Jesus as your refuge and fortress, you will receive protection.
The people of Nazareth, Jesus’ hometown, saw Jesus in the natural. They said of Him, “Is this not the carpenter’s son? Is not His mother called Mary? And His brothers James, Joses, Simon, and Judas? And His sisters, are they not all with us?” (Matthew 13:55–56). They saw Jesus in the natural. They did not see Him as God in the flesh. As a result, He could not do many mighty works there (see Matthew 13:58).
Today, many people, including some philosophers, see Jesus of Nazareth as a good person who led an exemplary life. They feel that if all of us could live our lives like Him, the world would be a better place.
They don’t see Jesus as the bread of God who came from heaven to give life to the world (see John 6:33). They don’t see Him as the one who came to give them living water, so that they would never thirst again (see John 4:14). They don’t see Him as the Lamb of God, who took away the sin of the world (see John 1:29). They don’t receive from Him what they need because they don’t esteem Him rightly.
Jesus did not come just to set a good example for man to follow. He came to be our Redeemer (see Galatians 3:13). He came to be our righteousness (see 1 Corinthians 1:30). He came to be our shepherd, so that we will not lack anything (see Psalm 23:1).
Jesus asked His disciples once, “But who do you say that I am?” How you answer this question depends on how you see Jesus. And how you see Jesus will determine how and what you receive from Him. So see Him as your God, as everything He claims to be in His Word, and He will do mighty works in your life!
"I'M HERE TO TELL YOU" EDITOR'S NOTE
That phrase 'it all depends' is so powerful and so true. In life, it all depends on who you depend on. Jesus came to give life and give it more abundantly. It depends on how much you depend on Him, as to how much you can get out of life. True living must include the redemption that Jesus came to give. By His death at the cross, we are redeemed back to the Father. And the God of heaven sees us as His beloved children and totally righteous all because of what Jesus has done for us. It all depends on Jesus. A redeemed life is full of hope and joy. There is no more condemnation and guilt. We can live a free and joy-filled life if we see Jesus for who He truly is. Today, ask your heavenly Father to clear away the blockage from your eyes so you can truly know who He is and truly see Jesus.
