If Jesus was not the Messiah, the One whom the prophets foretold. Then why came the sheperds and wisemen to worship with incense and gold ? And why would the mighty King Herod destroy Ramah's children so young. Unless he believed in the coming of Him of whom the angels had sung
 
If Jesus was not the Messiah but only a man of the sod. Then why would John the Baptizer proclaim Him the true Lamb of God ? For John was revered as a prophet and preached of man's need to repent. He baptised the low and the mighty and even the Savior God sent
 
If Jesus was not the Messiah but only a mortal like me. From whence came His power and wisdom, unequalled throughout history ? And why did the people surround Him to hear Him proclaim the Good news. While healing and offering salvation to penitent Gentiles and Jews ?
 
If Jesus was not the Messiah would twelve men just follow His call. And give up their worldly possessions to preach a new message to all ? For men do not gladly leave family and blindly walk into the night. To follow a dream that is empty with only a cruel death in sight
 
If Jesus was not the Messiah the Son who was sent from above. What gain would He have in deceiving by offering unmerited love ? For some may deceive for their profit and some for the power or fame. But none seeks a cruel crucifixion with flogging, abasement and pain
 
If Jesus was not the Messiah with proved resurrection now past. What brought to His men new conviction that death had not triumphed at last ? For Jesus was more than a great teacher and more that a very good man. His life was a sermon in goodness, fulfilling God's glorious plan !!!