You cannot make life changes without
first realizing who you serve. Bob Dylan wrote a song about all different kinds
of people, choices, and lifestyles and makes a point that is true about
everyone. The chorus says, But you're gonna have to serve somebody, yes
indeed, You're gonna have to serve somebody, It may be the devil or
it may be the Lord, But you're gonna have to serve somebody. "Gotta Serve
Somebody"
So in other words, Who is your King?
What or who controls your actions,
moods, and thoughts? The Bible makes it clear who your King should be. Jesus
asked the disciples, When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he
asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They
replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others,
Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he
asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are
the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus
replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed
to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. —Matthew 16:13-17
God reveals through Peter, Jesus'
identity and made sure every one heard it. Later on in Jesus' earthly ministry
He exposes the truth about His identity.
“You are not yet fifty years old,”
the Jews said to him, “and you have seen Abraham!” “I tell you the truth,” Jesus
answered, “before Abraham was born, I am!” At this, they picked up stones to
stone him, but Jesus hid himself, slipping away from the temple grounds.—John
8:57–59
In the final days prior to Jesus’
death, He made it clear—even before the Jewish “supreme court”—just who He was: Then the high priest asked him,
“Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?” Jesus said, “I Am…” —Mark
14:61–62
We must have this part right before
addressing our spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical health. Make Jesus
your King. He promises, I will restore your health and heal your
wounds, declares the Lord. - Jeremiah 30:17
Change your life today. Serve Jesus.
Amen?
