05/06/2026
WHO IS JESUS FOR YOU? | “Jesus asks a question that seems puzzling at first: “How do the scribes claim that the Christ is the son of David? David himself calls Him Lord.”
Jesus is inviting the people to look deeper. Many expected the Messiah to be simply a great political leader, a powerful king like David who would solve their earthly problems. But Jesus wants them to understand that the Messiah is much more than that. He is not only David’s descendant; He is David’s Lord. He is not merely a human leader; He is the Son of God.
The lesson for us is simple but important: we must not reduce Jesus to our own expectations.
Sometimes we want Jesus to fit our plans. We want Him to bless our opinions, support our preferences, or solve our problems according to our timetable. We want a Jesus who agrees with us.
But true faith is not asking Jesus to follow us. True faith is choosing to follow Him.
This Gospel also speaks powerfully to our world today. We live in a time when many people place enormous hope in politicians, celebrities, influencers, technology, or wealth. While good leaders are important, no human leader can save us completely. History repeatedly teaches us that every human leader has limitations.
Only Christ can save the human heart. That is why Christians must always keep their eyes fixed on Jesus. Political leaders come and go. Popular personalities rise and fall. Public opinion changes from day to day. But Christ remains the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Perhaps the greatest question we can ask ourselves today is this: Who is Jesus for me? Is He merely someone I remember on Sundays? A figure in history? A source of comfort when I am in trouble?
Or is He truly my Lord, the One whose teachings guide my decisions, whose Gospel shapes my values, and whose love inspires the way I treat others?
The Gospel tells us that “the great crowd heard Him with delight.” Why? Because Jesus spoke the truth with wisdom and authority. People recognized that He offered something deeper than politics, power, or popularity. He offered God.
May we never be content with a small image of Jesus. May we discover Him anew as our Savior, our Lord, and our hope.
And may our nation, our families, and our communities learn to place their ultimate trust not in human power but in Christ, who alone can renew hearts and transform the world.”
— Cebu Archbishop Alberto “Abet” Uy
Maymay sa Magbalantay | 05 June 2026