Jesus asked them, "But you, who do you say I am?"
---- mine,
Who do you say I AM? You have lived a whole lifetime, and now, as you draw nearer and nearer to the gates of the Kingdom of God, what have all your experiences of life taught you? Who do you say I AM, ---- my own? Has your knowledge of Me through the years, from the moment of your conception, through all the hills and valleys of life, through the heartache, heartbreak, sufferings, tears, and joys, given you an idea of who I AM? Have you come to know Me intimately? Have you experienced what it means to be a child of God and heir to the Kingdom as a member of the Church I founded? What did you learn about yourself when you withdrew from Me, from My love, and sought pleasure in the world, and for how long did this satisfy you? When were you happiest, knew certainly and understood with clarity the horror of a life without Me, and also became aware of the certainty of My love for you, which is the same always, no matter how far you wish to withdraw and hide from Me? When do you feel closest to Me? When do you experience the nearness of My Presence, and what is your response to My nearness to you, My presence in you? At the end of it all, what is your response to My question, 'Who do you say I AM?' And knowing with certitude that I AM WHO I AM, how will you live the remainder of your years, however short or long they may be? Think on these things, pray about them, contemplate and meditate on your response, and then act on it. Remember always that in all things I work for good, I have the power to draw good from every situation, no matter how hopeless, evil, or impossible it may seem. I AM God, I have won the victory, and I share it with all who are Mine.
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