Inviting Jesus to fulfill our deepest longings | Episode 428 | The gospel of Luke

This episode offers Part 2 of our exploration of the gospel of Luke through the lens of the question that John the Baptist asked Jesus in Luke 7:19: “Are you the one, or should we look for someone else?”

(Make sure to have listened to Episode 427 before tuning in to this one).

Listen here: https://www.podcastics.com/episode/389995/link/ 

Today, we’re asking this question of ourselves, our own lives, and our own hearts: Is Jesus truly the One our hearts desire?

This begs a second question: if, as Christians, we’ve answered yes, then does our life reflect our stated priority?

So, we examine the evidence of Jesus’ identity through:

• Scripture: A thorough study of Luke’s firsthand accounts and prophecies.
• Lives of Others: Observing faith’s impact in people around us.
• Personal Reflection: Identifying if we’re filling the “God-shaped hole” with substitutes.
• Asking God Directly: Inviting honest, personal encounter.

Luke’s narrative highlights three responses to Jesus, which inform our own possible response:

• Unbelief (Nazareth): Viewing Jesus as a lunatic.
• Rejection (Pharisees): Accusing Jesus of deception—a liar.
• Faith (The woman who anoints Jesus): Trusting Jesus as Lord.

So, which will it be for you and me? The choice is ours – for salvation, but also throughout our lives. We get to choose to follow Jesus every single day.

Through Luke, we are issued a challenge: Seek Jesus, not just as a distant historical figure, but as the One who knows us fully and loves us perfectly. The journey is ongoing—keep pursuing deeper relationship, letting Him fill what only He can.

Reflection:
Who is Jesus to you? Lunatic, liar, or Lord? The answer shapes your identity, faith, and future. The invitation is to make Him your One—day after day, every day.

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