Christian Healing Ministry - Devotionals

Devotional for November 13, 2026

WHO DOES JESUS CHRIST MEAN TO YOU?

SCRIPTURE READING - 📖 Mark 8:27-30

Now Jesus and His disciples went out to the towns of Caesarea Philippi; and on the road He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I am?” So they answered, “John the Baptist; but some say, “Elijah; and others, one of the prophets,” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”

Additional Verses

📖 Genesis 1:1-31; Psalm 23:1-6; John 1:1-34

Did you know that it takes a man of vision to recognize another man of vision? The Pharisees, Scribes, Sadducees and many people of Israel did not recognize who Jesus Christ was, despite the many miracles and mighty works He performed before their eyes. Even His disciples also did not really know who He was. Judas Iscariot went on to betray Him even though He had participated in the different missions he had been assigned together with the other disciples. His brothers and sisters did not believe in Him until after His death and resurrection. John 1:11 says, “He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him.” His own people rejected Him as well. Many people today attend Church as a religious commitment while Jesus Christ does not at all mean anything to them. This is why many are busy scoffing at the servants of the LORD when they are preaching the Gospel or delivering and healing the oppressed and the sick. The Pharisees and Scribes did the same just because Jesus Christ did not mean anything at all to them. They searched the Scriptures and taught in synagogues every Sabbath, but they rejected the Son of God in whom their Law and the Prophets pointed to. Today, many claim to know the Scriptures so much and go on to preach and teach in Church gatherings, but the same Word which they preach and teach cannot work for them. This is because Jesus Christ does not mean anything to them. According to John 14:23, Jesus Christ says, “If anyone loves Me, he will keep My Word; and My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make Our home with him.” When you believe in Jesus Christ as LORD and Savior of your life, you become one with Him. His Word becomes alive in you. You will not talk of Him as John the Baptist or Elijah or one of the prophets. You will recognize Him as the Way, the Truth and the Life. Jesus Christ is the absolute reality and He is the very source of all creation. He is not some religious leader, but He is the essence of life. When you receive Him, you receive the very life of God. Christianity is not about religion, but it is about relationships. Once Christ takes over your life, you have a relationship with God and your neighbor. The Word of God establishes your relationship with Christ and Christ brings meaning into your life. Alleluia!

Prayer

Thank You LORD Jesus Christ, for being my LORD and Savior. Establish my relationship with You more and more so that You may continue to bring meaning into my life. In Jesus Christ’s name I pray, Amen.