I have a question...
When did Jesus "know" He was THE ONE?
Was he conceived with that knowledge engraved into his consciousness? Was he aware of the process of being transferred from God's presence into a human being?
Or did he have an "AHA" moment sometime in life when he suddenly discovered he was the Messiah?
There are many people who "know" they've been called to something but so many times they are just doing what they want in the name of God or trying to manipulate others.
I do believe that Jesus was the Messiah but if he discovered this within a process as he grew up how long did it take? And to come to such a conclusion, certainly there were those around him who thought "how egotistical!". Did he have doubts? Am I even allowed to ask this?
I believe that I, myself, have a calling. It is near impossible to explain how I know to anyone else, especially if they have never heard a calling themselves. I know that many people smile, nod their heads and think, "step away from the coolaid, boy".
Of course, I could be wrong, as many people are, but I can take comfort in the fact that God does not grade me on results but only my willingness to follow Him at all costs. Perhaps when I see Him face to face He will say, "you misunderstood me, but at least you obeyed."
