Who do you say I am?

There was once a man who was awakened to fear,
Everything around him was of one voice and the message was clear,
If he didnt watch closely he would miss the truth in his ear.
He watched as they belittled and chastised his presence,
He held on close to the Truth that he knew, looking for clues
The signs swarmed all around, everything pointed him to a place unknown,
The only thing he knew for sure was God the Father sat patiently on His throne.
This man was engulfed by pain and sorrow all around,
But from his heart of hearts, only love and mercy was found.
He knew that his journey had only just begun,
But his faith was held fast by God's only begotten Son.
They tried to change him and bend him til he broke
Yet he remained steadfast, and Truth was all he spoke.
Months flew by, as he awakened the masses with his words,
Most could not hear him, at least not at first.
He received threats from those in power, they tried to stop him with poison and a curse.
Somehow love prevailed, and forgiveness was the key,
His troubles were many, but he was already free
The chains that once held him were all stripped away
His mission was to help others to break free of the hold
The hold of the world that engulfed masses untold
He began to dream dreams that would soon unfold
Most would have run, or hid in a cave,
For those in power wanted to put him in his grave
But he continued to stand tall, and refused to fall
He would never bow to an lesser than God,
The naysayers were many, even those who sought to join him
They wouldnt accept him, and always needed "proof"
He felt no need to persuade them, because he already knew the Truth.
One day they would see, or their doubts would keep them blind
Their hearts must be pure, if Truth is what they intend to find
It is Truth that he offers to all who will seek,
coming as children is the way of the meek.
Lets not forget what God has commanded, love must abound or we will never understand Him.
His mission continues....
Who do you say I am?

~Who Am I?