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- Jo Watson: Welcome back to Unfiltered Faith. I'm Joe Watson and it's time to breathe. Time to slow down. Time to let your shoulders drop and time to step into the sanctuary. Not the sanctuary we're all so familiar with, but the one that God is building inside you. Family, today we're stepping into a question that has echoed across generations. Cultures and hearts. The question of who is Jesus and why do I need him? This question didn't come from a skeptic. It didn't come from someone trying to debate theology. It came from someone who is searching. Someone who is trying to make the right decisions in their life. Who wants truth, not tradition. Someone who wants clarity, not cliches. Someone who wants relationship, not religion. And honestly, this question is one of the most important questions any human being will ever ask. So today, we're going to slow down to breathe. And to walk through this together. But before we dive in deep, I want to honor the listener who wrote in. Let's listen to what they wrote. Dear unfiltered faith, a lot of people write into your podcast about the issues they are having in their life. I am new to Christianity and I am searching. So my question for a lot of people who are already Christians might seem trivial, but because I'm trying to make the right decision in my life, there are certain topics I need to have the right answer to. So my question is Who is Jesus and why do I need him? Signed Looking for Some Answers. Dear looking for some answers, thank you for your heart for truth, and I praise God for your courage to write this letter. I want to speak to you, but I also want to speak to everyone who is listening today. Because, beloved, this is not a trivial question. This is the foundation of everything. And if you're listening right now, whether you've been saved for thirty years or you're still deciding what you believe, this conversation is for you. Because every one of us at some point has had to ask who is Jesus really? And what does he have to do with my life? Let me speak to this with clarity, compassion and And conviction. Jesus is not just a historical figure. He is not just a prophet. He is not just a teacher. And he is not just a symbol of hope. Jesus is God in human form. Jesus is the visible image of the invisible God. Colatians chapter one verse fifteen. Jesus is the one who stepped into human history to rescue us from what we could never rescue ourselves from. He is Savior because we cannot save ourselves. Matthew chapter one verse twenty one. Jesus is redeemer because he restores what God. Life tried to destroy Ephesians chapter one verse seven. Jesus is mediator because he bridges the gap between humanity and God. Timothy chapter two verse five. Jesus is shepherd because he leads us when we don't know where to go. John chapter ten verse eleven. Jesus is light because he breaks the darkness that tries to swallow us. John chapter eight verse twelve. He is truth because he reveals who God is and who we are John chapter fourteen verse six. And why do we need him? We need him because it is. Every human being, no matter how strong, no matter how smart, no matter how successful or how spiritual, will eventually face moments where their strength is not enough. They will face moments when their wisdom is not enough. And they will face moments when their resources are not enough. And they will face moments when their heart is not enough. That is why we need him. Jesus is not an accessory, he is not an optional upgrade. He is the source of life itself. John chapter one verse four. And we need him because we were created through him and for him. Colatians chapter one verse sixteen. We need him because only he can reconcile us to God. Romans chapter five verse ten. We need Jesus because only He can give us eternal life. John chapter three verse sixteen. We need him because only He can heal the broken places of God. We don't want to talk about Psalm chapter 147 verse 3. And we need him because only he can anchor us when life shakes us. Hebrews chapter 6 verse 19. And beloved, we need Jesus because he loves us with a love. That does not shift. He loves us with a love that does not fade. And he loves us with a love that does not fail. Right here, I want to invite the unfiltered family faith to jump into the comments and tell us who Jesus has been to you. Tell us how he showed up. Tell us what he healed. Tell us what he restored and tell us what he carried you through because your testimony might be the lifeline someone else needs today. I just want to take a moment and say thank you and to pray for every listener who is searching, and I want to pray for every listener who knows who he is. Let's pray. Father, in the name of Jesus, we want to lift up every searching heart. Every person who is trying to understand who you are. Every person who feels unworthy, uncertain, or unfamiliar with faith. Lord, reveal yourself. Let your presence settle into their homes, settle into their cards, their headphones. Their heart. Let them feel the weight of your love and the warmth of your nearness. Jesus, make yourself known, not through religion, but through relationship, not through pressure, but through peace. Not through fear, but through freedom. And Lord, for every listener who is holding on by a thread, strengthen their Grip, remind them that you are faithful and that you are present and that you are working even in the silence. And Father, thank you for your faithfulness and for making your presence known in Jesus' name. Amen. To someone listening today, you are not searching alone. God is drawing you. Jesus is revealing himself to you. And the questions you're asking are leading you straight into destiny. You will not miss God. You will not be abandoned. You will not be overlooked. And you will not be lost. Because the same Jesus who found the woman at the well. The same Jesus who found the blind man, the same Jesus who found the disciples is finding you. So hold on. Your clarity is coming. Hold on. Your breakthrough is coming. Hold on. Your relationship with Christ is forming even now. If you're listening and something in your heart is saying, I want to know Jesus. I want to belong to him. I want to start this journey. This moment is for you. You don't need perfect words. You don't need perfect understanding. You don't need a perfect life. You just need a willing heart. So pray this with me. Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I open my heart to you. Save me, lead me, teach me. I give you my life. Amen. If you prayed that prayer, Welcome to the family of God. Find a Bible teaching church near you, somewhere you can grow and ask questions and be surrounded by people who will walk with you. Family, Jesus is not far. He is not complicated. He is not unreachable. He is the God who stepped close. He is the God who became flesh. He is the God who saves. And He is the God who staves. And if you are searching, keep searching. And if you're questioning, keep questioning. If you're holding on, keep holding on. Because the one you're looking for is already looking at you. Today. May you rest in the truth that Jesus is exactly who he says he is. And he is exactly what your soul has been longing for. And if you are carrying a weight that feels too heavy to hold, please remember that this podcast is not a substitute for professional therapy or pastoral care. Reach out. Get the support you need. Because you deserve that kind of care. And if you would like to send in a question or share a story with Unfiltered Faith, you can reach us at joe at unfilteredfaithpod.com. We would love to hear from you. Your testimonies and your experiences matter because they help others grow, they encourage weary hearts. And they draw people closer to Jesus. Until next time, family, unfiltered faith, God is moving, so stay ready. And to God be the clock.