January 18
Matthew 12:22-45
One of the most critical questions everyone must answer is, who do you think Jesus is? CS Lewis said there were only three possible answers to this question if you examine the gospel accounts closely. He is either a liar, a lunatic, or Lord. Yet often people want to find alternative answers to this question. As Jesus’ ministry continued, there were many different answers to this question; the crowds thought He might be the Son of David (which is a Messianic title), while the Pharisees considered Him to be a tool of Satan. This opposition to Jesus and the claim that He was working with the spirit of Satan rather than the Holy Spirit places the Pharisees in a position to "not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come."
As people considered His identity, Jesus pointed them to look at the fruit which came out of His life—eternal life, generosity, goodness, truth, justice, and righteousness. He wanted them to recognize that only the Lord of the universe could do what he did.If we acknowledge Jesus as Lord, then the same fruit that flowed out of Jesus’ life should pour out of our lives. His words of love, grace, mercy, and truth should be the words that we speak. Jesus’ acts of generosity, sacrifice, and love should be ours as well. So let us acknowledge Jesus as Lord and live like he did.
Father God, help me to acknowledge Jesus as Lord over every part of my life. Help me to reflect your life in my life and share Christ with those you have placed in my path. Amen.
What are some of the things which hinder you from producing the fruit of Jesus in your life?
One of the most critical questions everyone must answer is, who do you think Jesus is? CS Lewis said there were only three possible answers to this question if you examine the gospel accounts closely. He is either a liar, a lunatic, or Lord. Yet often people want to find alternative answers to this question. As Jesus’ ministry continued, there were many different answers to this question; the crowds thought He might be the Son of David (which is a Messianic title), while the Pharisees considered Him to be a tool of Satan. This opposition to Jesus and the claim that He was working with the spirit of Satan rather than the Holy Spirit places the Pharisees in a position to "not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come."
As people considered His identity, Jesus pointed them to look at the fruit which came out of His life—eternal life, generosity, goodness, truth, justice, and righteousness. He wanted them to recognize that only the Lord of the universe could do what he did.If we acknowledge Jesus as Lord, then the same fruit that flowed out of Jesus’ life should pour out of our lives. His words of love, grace, mercy, and truth should be the words that we speak. Jesus’ acts of generosity, sacrifice, and love should be ours as well. So let us acknowledge Jesus as Lord and live like he did.
Father God, help me to acknowledge Jesus as Lord over every part of my life. Help me to reflect your life in my life and share Christ with those you have placed in my path. Amen.
What are some of the things which hinder you from producing the fruit of Jesus in your life?
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