Who Are You?

“Whom do men say that I the Son of Man am?” —Matthew 16:13

This question shows Jesus was interested in what people believed about Him.  People’s opinion about who Jesus is was a concern He had.  And people’s opinion of who you are should be a concern to you also.

You may be able recall the first time you met your employer… your spouse… your pastor… your best friend… your neighbor… or a co-worker.   At first, you were not completely at ease in their presence.  Most likely it took some time to get to know them before you were more comfortable around them.  On the other hand, perhaps the more you got to know them and found out some of their quirks and character flaws, the less you wanted to be around them. The old adage sometimes applies, “familiarity breeds contempt.” But it doesn’t have to apply.  I can truthfully say the more familiar I’ve become with certain people, the more I desire their fellowship.

As people get to know you, they form an opinion about who you are.  I hope as people get to know me, and they may be asked, “Who is Al Hughes?” they would answer:  ”

Who do people say YOU are?