To Be or Not To Be?

That is the question Hamlet posed as he mused about his life. It is the same question that faces every person, Christian and non-Christian alike. I find it interesting that Shakespeare’s Hamlet arrived at the conclusion that He should “be,” because the alternatives (unfinished business and eternal Hell), were far more unpalatable. As Christians, Jesus wants us to be what He has called us to be.

What is it we are called to be? Jesus told the Disciples that they would be able to “do greater works” than He did. Look at what Jesus modelled for us as He progressed through His earthly ministry. Jesus knew that He was a “speaking spirit” meaning that the words He spoke had power because He had (and knew His) authority. Look at the following Scriptures and key in on the word “be.” Notice that Jesus is either telling a person what to be or telling a thing what to be.

• Matthew 8:3
• Matthew 8:8
• Matthew 12:37
• Matthew 15:28
• Matthew 19:21
• Matthew 21:21
• Mark 1:41
• Mark 11:23
• Luke 5:13
• Luke 17:6
• John 1:23
• Acts 9:17

In the Bible, there are a number of “be’s” that we as Christians are or should be. Do some research, and we can compare notes.