Daily Devotional
Is Jesus Really God?
“Pilate said to them, ‘What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?’ They all said to him, ‘Let Him be crucified!’”
Matthew 27:22
March 25, 2024
Ponder This
In Matthew 27, Jesus stood on trial before Pilate. In this account, we come face-to-face with the most present, pressing, and pertinent question ever asked: Is Jesus God as He claimed to be? If He is not, then He is a fraud, an imposter, and a deceiver. What we decide about Jesus will dictate eternity for each of us. Scripture gives us so much evidence that Jesus is God.
First, the attributes of God the Father are found in Jesus.
Throughout the Gospels, we find that Jesus was the fulfillment of the prophecies of the Old Testament. He is described as God is described in Psalms and Isaiah: the King of Glory, the first and the last, the Lord of Hosts.
He is also shown to be God by the adoration He received.
Jesus also said He is God. In John 8:58, Jesus said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.” By quoting Exodus 3:14, Jesus claimed to be God.
Each of us has the opportunity, like Pilate, to decide what we do with Jesus. We can either accept Him or reject Him, love or despise Him, but we cannot be neutral. What do you believe about Jesus Christ: Will you crown Him or crucify Him? I love Him with all my heart. To explain Him is impossible; to ignore Him is disastrous; and to reject Him is fatal.
- What have you decided to do with the claims of Jesus?
- What difference does this decision make to your daily life?
Practice This
Consider the areas of your life you have not given to God. Pray and surrender those things to Him today.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
