Daily Verse
May 8, 2026
Luke 9:20 ESV
Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” And Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”
In The Gospel of Luke 9:20, Jesus asks His disciples a deeply personal question: “But who do you say that I am?” Peter responds with clarity and faith, declaring Jesus to be “The Christ of God.” This moment reminds us that faith is not built merely on what others say about Jesus, but on our own personal recognition of who He truly is. Crowds may admire Him as a teacher, prophet, or moral example, but salvation begins when we see Him as the promised Savior and Lord.
That same question still confronts every believer today. Culture offers many opinions about Jesus, but discipleship requires a personal answer. When we truly recognize Christ for who He is, it changes the way we live, worship, and trust Him. Our response to Jesus is not just theological—it is transformational. Knowing Him as “the Christ of God” calls us to follow Him with surrender, confidence, and wholehearted devotion.