From Where is Messiah?

Some of the people who lived in Jerusalem started to ask each other, “Isn’t this the man they are trying to kill? But here he is, speaking in public, and they say nothing to him. Could our leaders possibly believe that he is the Messiah? But how could he be? For we know where this man comes from. When the Messiah comes, he will simply appear; no one will know where he comes from.” While Jesus was teaching in the Temple, he called out, “Yes, you know me, and you know where I come from. But I’m not here on my own. The one who sent me is true, and you don’t know him. But I know him because I come from him, and he sent me to you.” John 7:25-29 NLT 

Back in Jesus time people thought that the Messiah would just appear—they wouldn’t know where He came from. But they knew where Jesus came from—from Nazareth. So He couldn’t be the Messiah—could He? Then Jesus told them that He came from God—but they just didn’t understand. Actually this passage of scripture doesn’t say that He just “told” them, called out—He cried out loudly—trying to not only tell, but teach. How often do we hear something that we just don’t understand?  

RSVP: Jesus was telling the people of Jerusalem that He was sent by God. He is telling us the same thing. How will you respond to His message today? Will you share this good news—He is Messiah? 

Prayer~ Just as was written in Psalms 78…O my people, listen to my instructions. Open your ears to what I am saying, for I will speak to you in a parable. I will teach you hidden lessons from our past—open my ears, Jesus, so that I may understand truths about You, that I may know You more. I will listen to Your instructions as I read Your Words…reveal Yourself to me, as well as to my family and friends.

© 2014 by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved.

All scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise noted.