In today's Gospel reading, Jesus asks His disciples, "Who do you say I am?" Peter replies, "You Are The Messiah."* Jesus keeps asking this question, even today. All of us answer it, without exception.
You might say, "No one has ever asked me this question." Even when it's not directly asked, it's still asked. This side of Heaven, it's not always clear when it's asked, but still it's being asked of each and every person.
Once we get to the other side, it will become clear when we were asked who we say Jesus is. We may find ourselves asking Jesus, "When did you ask me who You are, and when did I say who You are?"
If we recognize someone and show that person the appropriate respect and honor, we're showing that we know who that person is. Then we're showing what we believe, who we are, and who the other is.
Regardless of our religion or lack thereof, anytime we stand up for the truth, we're respecting Jesus. Anytime we love our neighbor, we're loving Jesus. In such choices, we decide whether or not to honor Jesus.
When we accord Jesus honor and respect by loving our neighbor, we're recognizing Him in our neighbor. Through such living out love and truth, we're showing we know who truth and love is.
* Luke 9:20
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