Every so often, the Gospel places a question before us that refuses to be ignored. It’s not theoretical. It’s not abstract. It’s personal, piercing, and meant to reshape our lives from the inside out.
Jesus looks at His disciples, and at us, and asks: “Who do you say that I am?”
How we answer this question determines everything. Not just what we believe, but how we live. Not just what we profess, but what we allow God to do within us.
If Jesus is merely a wise teacher, then His words can remain optional. If He is only a comforting presence, then His call can be softened or delayed. But if He is truly the Christ, the Son of the living God, then His invitation becomes the defining path of our lives.
Our response opens or closes the door of faith.
It shapes whether we let Him lead us deeper, or whether we keep Him at the edges. It determines whether His invitation becomes a gentle suggestion… or a transforming encounter.
So today, pause with the question. Sit with it. Let it echo throughout the day.
Who do you say that He is?
Your answer will guide where His invitation goes next. And the moment you speak it with your whole heart, the door of faith swings open a little wider, ready for grace to enter.
Smitten With Goodness 