Who Is This?

        There was a radio show years ago which was a western with a crime fighter who rode a white horse and shot silver bullets unlike any other. At the end of each program, a voice would say, “Who was that masked man?” The reply was, “Why, that was the Lone Ranger.” the legend had been present with them and they didn't know it at the time. He would ride off into the sunset with his faithful Indian, Tonto to head to another area that needed the services of the lawman and his friend. Everyone stands in awe as they suddenly realize that the person who had just helped them was the legend of the West. We are much the same today, but many missed it when the Lord Jesus Christ walked upon the earth around 2,000 years ago. Luke 7:48-50 says, “And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven. And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also? And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace.” There were some present who at least asked the question, “Who is this that forgiveth sins also?”

      The Jews had been taught about their sins and the need for a sacrifice all through their religious training. They knew about the need for forgiveness and the strict requirements that went along with it. There had to be a perfect lamb for a sacrifice and everything had to be done exactly how God said it was to be done. The disciples had the opportunity to walk with the Savior during that time and still didn't know Who He was until after the resurrection. Evidence began to mount up due to scenes like the one for today when the question was asked, “Who is this?” The disciples and the Lord were in a boat in a raging storm in which Jesus simply calmed the sea in an instant. The disciples were probably more afraid after that event than before in the storm as they now realized that even the forces of nature were obedient to the Voice of the Lord Jesus Christ. You could also say, “Who is it that protected me in such and such an occasion? Who is it that provided my needs for today and for tomorrow and the days to come? Who is it that can give me peace and hope in a day of turmoil? Who is it that can move the storm clouds of life away from me? In each case the answer the Lord Jesus Christ. The blessing is that the Lord Jesus Christ doesn't ride off into the sunset to help someone else but indeed remains with you for each and every need that you have in this life. Yes, He provides your bread for today and your salvation for all eternity and your help for tomorrow. Hebrews 13:8 reminds us, “Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.” The answer to all of our questions turns out to be the Son of God Himself, the Second Person of the Trinity. Now that's greater than we could ever hope for. Praise God that He will never leave us nor forsake us. (Heb. 13:5)