It's Time to Tell

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Song: Will You Not Tell It Today

“Who do people say that I am?” Jesus asked the disciples. Some, they reported, thought He was John the Baptist resurrected. Others said He was Elijah. Still others thought He might be Jeremiah or some other prophet sent back from the dead. That He was a notable prophet and teacher of authority there seemed to be no doubt among the masses. “For now, don’t tell them differently,” Jesus said. It wasn’t time yet. But it is now. People are still misinformed, still believing the rumors. It’s time to correct their prejudices and misinformation.

“Who do you say that I am?” Jesus asked the disciples. Peter spoke up. He usually did. “You are the Christ, Son of the living God,” he replied.”Don’t tell anyone yet,” Jesus warned. His earthly ministry was not yet completed. It is now. People are still swayed by the opinions and reports of flesh and blood, rather than the revelation of the Father in heaven. It’s time to sway them otherwise. The coming of the Son of God is a secret no longer. It’s time to tell.

Interesting isn’t it that Jesus should warn the disciples not to tell, that He should command them not to confess? He knew that the disciples would naturally wants to tell. It would be unnatural for them to not want to tell. Who wouldn’t want to report such news, such glad tidings? Would you? It’s a secret no longer. It’s time to tell it. Today.

Jason Moore