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Scripture
I know Jesus, and I know Paul. But who are you? Acts 19:15

Observation
One of the most demoralizing questions to be asked is this: who are you? It gives the sinking feeling in the stomach like an empty wallet at the cash register. All of our self-confidence is drained away.

To be asked “who are you” by a human being is one thing, but to be asked the same thing by a demon is another.

Application
There is always a temptation in life to prove ourselves when we feel belittled. It was what happened to Jesus in the temptations when Satan taunted, “If you are the son of God…..” When we attempt to prove what we are instead of being who we are something of value drains away.

Paul’s secret was this: stay close to Jesus. Others were impressed with the family ties with the Jewish High Priest. Demons weren’t and Jesus isn’t. Paul knew what matters most now that in the end it is Jesus only.

Prayer
Father, Jesus only. Amen.