Messiah

“We have found the Messiah”(that is, the Christ.). (John 1:41)

 

Messiah

 

Many people think the word Christ is Jesus’ last name. It’s a lot more than that. Christ is His glorious title, which means Messiah or anointed one.

 

When Andrew declared that he had found the Messiah (or Christ), it was not some small discovery. The arrival of the Christ is the greatest thing that has happened to the human race. Look out cruel world, the Messiah has stepped in and is going to set everything right!

 

Isaiah proclaimed the mission of the Anointed one: “The Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom to the captives and release for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor  … To comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of a spirit of despair.” (Isa. 61:1–3)

 

 

Jesus fulfilled this mission so perfectly that the title has become part of His name. We think of no one else when the word Christ is mentioned.

 

When Jesus Christ steps into our lives, He brings the special anointing of His peace and presence. He offers healing with His touch.

 

Have you ever wondered why are we called to anoint the sick with oil when we pray for their healing? It’s a simple reminder that we are calling upon the Anointed one to enter the circumstance.

 

Perhaps today you need to be reminded of Andrew’s joyful proclamation: We have found the Messiah—the Anointed one—the Christ!

 

The sorrows of life will consume us no further; we have found the Messiah!

 

The chains of sin will bind us no more; we have found the Messiah!

 

—Mark Wilson