I don't want to be like the Pharisee, and not see. So many times in my life I am trying to soothe the symptoms(acts of sin) of my condition(sin) instead of falling on my face before a Holy God. My only hope of redemption and life. We are dying and think that a dose of bible study, Sunday school, church revival, or good deeds will cure us. I want to be the like the sinful woman healed because of her faith in a merciful God. The story is found in Luke 7. The sin of the woman who washed Jesus' feet moved her to humble herself before the religious leaders. Yet they were the very ones in most need; Simon didn't even believe that Jesus was a prophet, much less God. Luke 7:39 says, 'If this man were a prophet, he would have known who and what sort of woman this is touching him, for she is a sinner.' Therefore, Simon didn't look at himself as a sinner. He certainly felt no need to fall down at the feet of Jesus. His faith was put in the things he does and the religious rules he keeps.
Faith in God is our only hope because of our hopeless condition(John 15:5) and his mercy(Titus:3:5).
What am I trusting in? Am I walking hand in hand with a Big God in faith? Will I believe His ways are best and perfect though I can't take anything with me and the passage is narrow and very uncomfortable?
I need help, I need God! I want my stuff, I want to look like I got it all together. BUT I don't!!!!!!!!!!!
My God, keep me in need of you. May I never be satisfied except at your feet. I surrender...all.
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