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A Good Test for Us
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Do you think, if you were living in the time of Christ, that you would have believed that Jesus is God?
I was listening to a "Daily Reflection" by Father John M. McKenzie from the Archdiocese of Detroit (see direct link below) in which he offers us a test.
We don't have to go back 2000+ years and wonder, says Fr. McKenzie:
"All we have to do is look at our current lives. Do you believe by virtue of the way you live right now, that Jesus is God?"
Wow.
What a great question for us to ponder. Look around you. Does your life reveal your belief that Jesus is God?
How can we know that he was, indeed, sent by the Father?
Jesus tells us in the Gospel of John, Chapter 5:36:
"But I have testimony greater than John's [the Baptist]. The works that the Father gave me to accomplish, these works that I perform testify on my behalf that the Father has sent me." (Him being sent by the Father, reveals him as God.)
Jesus seems to indicate in this passage that beyond words, his actions as well, give solid testimony that he is God.
So apply that to yourself.
Is your testimony that Jesus is God, limited to words alone?
How might your life, as Fr. McKenzie asks, reveal your belief that Jesus is God?
Furthermore, how does your life reveal that you are a disciple of Christ?
Janet Cassidy
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Watch Fr. McKenzie's short reflection (it's very good):
https://bible.usccb.org/podcasts/video/2025-04-11-reflection-255
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About the Author
I am a Catholic blogger who holds an M.A. in theology from Augustine Institute. I have worked in Catholic ministry as a Catechist, Pastoral Associate, Director of (parish) Adult Formation, Director of RCIA/Religious Education and am a Lay Ecclesial Minister. I am a former radio show host and former columnist for The Catholic Times. I have been married for over 40 years; my husband and I have three adult children whom we homeschooled. I am passionate about sharing God's Word as a speaker and writer, wherever God leads me.
