Do you ever wonder why some people are open to the message of Jesus Christ, but others are completely closed to it?
I think the answer has something to do with self-centered pride. The people in the Bible who opened themselves up to Jesus were those that had some personal problem like an illness, or a loved one that was ill. Some others recognized their bad moral background and recognized they needed forgiveness. Some others came to Jesus, and listened to him because they felt something missing in their lives that they could not fill on their own. Is it any different today?
Those that rejected Jesus were those that put their confidence in themselves and didn’t believe they needed him, like the rich man in Mark 10:17-22 who put his faith in his possessions, or the Pharisees who put their confidence in their expert knowledge of the scriptures or their good works.
It seems that the differentiator in determining whether someone is open to the Good News is their level of belief that they need something beyond their own control.
In Matthew 9:12, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” for I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
Dear Lord, we all need you, whether we believe it or not. We need you for our lives here on earth, and most importantly for our lives beyond the Earth. Help us find the opportunities to provide your Good News at the right time for those who are really looking for you, whether they know it or not. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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Amen! For years I never listened or cared . Then one day I met someone who when they talked there was something different about them. It was as if there words had a way of cutting into me. I later realized it was the anointing of God working thru them. Amen!
We are to witness. The Lord does the rest. It doesn’t take eloquent words, just someone who is humble before the Lord.
I pray Lord that as believers we will do our part and tell others the very good news of Your Great Love and Mercy. May others see You in us. May we become small so You can become Great working thru us. Annoint us Lord with Your words and help us do Your will so that on that day when You appear we will not be ashamed.
Love You Lord! Amen!