Jesus, the magical talisman?
October 10, 2011 by Pastor Kevin
When Herod got to see Jesus for the first time, he hoped at long last to “see a sign done by him”. It is as if he had finally made it to the “magic show” his friends had been telling him about. He wasn’t interested in the salvation Jesus offered, nor the message Jesus preached. He wasn’t interested in getting to know the God of creation through the Jesus the Son. And he certainly wasn’t interested in losing his own life and laying down all that he was so that Jesus could give him new life. Is it possible that we are guilty of treating Jesus the same way, as a dispenser of what we want to see, or need to have? In our needs and in our struggles, have we been tempted to focus more on the “signs he might do” to help us than on the life He has already offered by his death and resurrection? Is it possible we’re still too focused on what “else” we might get from Jesus? Not that it is wrong to ask God for help, but perhaps today we can just come to Jesus for who he is and bask in the love, grace, freedom, hope, and eternal life that He has given?
When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him, and he was hoping to see some sign done by him.
Luke 23:8 (ESV)
Prayer:
Father in heaven, would you show us Your glory today. Remind us of the amazing gift of life we have in Jesus and fill our hearts with gratefulness for all that you have already done. Surround us with your love and renew our passion for being one with you through faith in Jesus. Forgive us for seeking “signs” more than living in the grace You’ve given. Remind us of how great a salvation we have received. For the glory of Your Son Jesus, Amen.
Today’s Bible Reading (Nehemiah 3-4, Luke 23)
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Jesus, the magical talisman?
October 10, 2011 by Pastor Kevin
When Herod got to see Jesus for the first time, he hoped at long last to “see a sign done by him”. It is as if he had finally made it to the “magic show” his friends had been telling him about. He wasn’t interested in the salvation Jesus offered, nor the message Jesus preached. He wasn’t interested in getting to know the God of creation through the Jesus the Son. And he certainly wasn’t interested in losing his own life and laying down all that he was so that Jesus could give him new life. Is it possible that we are guilty of treating Jesus the same way, as a dispenser of what we want to see, or need to have? In our needs and in our struggles, have we been tempted to focus more on the “signs he might do” to help us than on the life He has already offered by his death and resurrection? Is it possible we’re still too focused on what “else” we might get from Jesus? Not that it is wrong to ask God for help, but perhaps today we can just come to Jesus for who he is and bask in the love, grace, freedom, hope, and eternal life that He has given?
Prayer:
Father in heaven, would you show us Your glory today. Remind us of the amazing gift of life we have in Jesus and fill our hearts with gratefulness for all that you have already done. Surround us with your love and renew our passion for being one with you through faith in Jesus. Forgive us for seeking “signs” more than living in the grace You’ve given. Remind us of how great a salvation we have received. For the glory of Your Son Jesus, Amen.
Today’s Bible Reading (Nehemiah 3-4, Luke 23)
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