March 21
Luke 4:31-5:11
Often toddlers refuse assistance despite their inability to perform simple tasks. Then as those toddlers turn into teenagers, they assume their parents have nothing to teach them. Sadly, as we move into adulthood, we continue to think that we know everything, when we do not. This is revealed by the fact that one of the reasons Jesus came to Earth was to teach us. Every one of us. Often people view Jesus as someone who affirms everything they affirm, and thus make him in their own image. We often want Jesus to validate what we already think, but that is not what good teachers do. Jesus came to confront falsehood—evil, sin, and lies—both in the world and in us. He taught as one with authority, because he is The Truth.
So, when we read of Jesus teaching the crowds, we need to allow him to teach us. What he says is true, and our beliefs and understanding are often far from that. When Peter pulled up the large number of fish in his net, he instantly understood that Jesus was holy and he was not. Because of his sin, he did not deserve to dwell in the presence of Christ. Yet thankfully, the truth Jesus brought is not only that he is holy and we are sinful, but through his death and resurrection, we can be with God forever. So, let us embrace Jesus, let us embrace his truth, and live the life he makes available to us.
Father God, help me to know you, know your truth, live your truth, and proclaim it to others today. Amen.
Which of Jesus’ teachings confront the way you are living, thinking, or behaving?
Often toddlers refuse assistance despite their inability to perform simple tasks. Then as those toddlers turn into teenagers, they assume their parents have nothing to teach them. Sadly, as we move into adulthood, we continue to think that we know everything, when we do not. This is revealed by the fact that one of the reasons Jesus came to Earth was to teach us. Every one of us. Often people view Jesus as someone who affirms everything they affirm, and thus make him in their own image. We often want Jesus to validate what we already think, but that is not what good teachers do. Jesus came to confront falsehood—evil, sin, and lies—both in the world and in us. He taught as one with authority, because he is The Truth.
So, when we read of Jesus teaching the crowds, we need to allow him to teach us. What he says is true, and our beliefs and understanding are often far from that. When Peter pulled up the large number of fish in his net, he instantly understood that Jesus was holy and he was not. Because of his sin, he did not deserve to dwell in the presence of Christ. Yet thankfully, the truth Jesus brought is not only that he is holy and we are sinful, but through his death and resurrection, we can be with God forever. So, let us embrace Jesus, let us embrace his truth, and live the life he makes available to us.
Father God, help me to know you, know your truth, live your truth, and proclaim it to others today. Amen.
Which of Jesus’ teachings confront the way you are living, thinking, or behaving?
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