Walk up to any American and say, “Knock, knock,” and they will undoubtedly respond with, “Who’s there?” This joke, made popular over a century ago, illustrates something people want to know: who are you?

And Jesus said, “I am.”

Mark 14:62

That’s exactly what the Jewish council wanted to know in the verses surrounding today’s passage. Some heard of Jesus’ miracles and a few were eyewitnesses, but what the high council really wanted to ask Jesus was – who are you? Are you really the Son of God? Jesus’ response was clear. He is the one and only Son of the Almighty. God gave the same response when He compelled Moses to lead the people out of Egypt. “Say this to the people of Israel, ‘I am has sent me to you.’” (Exodus 3:14)

Those two short words are powerful and hint at so much more. Jesus says, “I am your Savior. I am your Refuge. I am your Healer. I am your Provider. I AM. Christ is knocking at the door of your heart. Pray and ask God to reveal “who’s there” to both you and the nation’s leaders and citizens.

Recommended Reading: Revelation 3:14-22