Greetings beloved,
Surprise, surprise! We're still in the Gospel of John chapter 4, examining at the account of the Woman at the well. In verse 25 the Samaritan woman, unaware of His true identity tells Jesus that she knows that Messiah is coming, and when He does He will explain everything. Jesus said to her, "I who speak to you am He" (John 4:26).
"Messiah" is a Hebrew word which means 'Anointed One.' In those days, prophets, priests and kings were all anointed when they took office. Jesus was anointed by God the Father to be all three. The Messiah is our intermediary between God and mankind, our Redeemer, our King of kings. The Jews wanted a Messiah that would satisfy their selfish national and political interests, one who would overthrow the Romans. But Jesus had other plans.
The Septuagint uses the word "Christos" (Christ) meaning 'anointed' 40 times to translate the word Hebrew word 'Messiah.' Most of today's world thinks that Christ is Jesus' last name and has completely forgotten the significance of the Messiah, our "Anointed One." Is Jesus just a good religious teacher to you or is He the Messiah, our anointed High Priest, our Eternal and Everlasting King?
Pray with me... Thank you, Oh Living and Eternal king for redeeming us and restoring our souls,
keep us ever mindful of the fact that You are our great and majestic Savior. In Jesus name we pray. AMEN!
God's blessings to you all,
Fr. Ernest+
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