John 10:30, 33 "I and the Father are one."... The Jews answered, "We did not stone you for any good deed, but because you have spoken blasphemy, and because you, a man, have claimed yourself to be God."
Jesus clearly declared during His earthly life that He and the Father were one, which is the fundamental reason for His crucifixion. The world refuses to acknowledge His divinity, yet is willing to call Him a "good teacher" to avoid the cost of submission. C.S. Lewis reminds us that if He truly is the Son of God, we cannot merely admire Him, but must worship Him. The core of faith lies not in what Jesus taught, but in who He was.
Lord, You are not a philosopher, nor merely a role model; You are the Son of the eternal God, one with the Father. Grant me a surrendered heart, that I may not let reason conceal my unbelief, nor let admiration replace worship. May I acknowledge Your sovereignty in every moment of my life, allowing You to truly be the center and Savior of my life. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.