Later,
Levi held a banquet in his home with Jesus as the guest of honor. Many of
Levi's fellow tax collectors and other guests also ate with them. But the
Pharisees and their teachers of religious law complained bitterly to Jesus'
disciples, "Why do you eat and drink with such scum?" Jesus answered
them, "Healthy people don't need a doctor—sick people do. I have come to
call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are
sinners and need to repent." Luke 5:29-32
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| Reenactment - Jesus and His Disciples |
Jesus said…Healthy people don't need a doctor—sick
people do. Do you need a doctor? What kind of doctor? A physician to heal
your body? A psychologist for your mental stability? Or a specialist—like
Jesus—for your spiritual health?
Jesus was the
great physician. He could and did it all. He healed the blind and lame (Matthew
15:30), cured the demon possessed (Matthew 8:16) and offered eternal life to
everyone who believes (John 5:24). Do you need a doctor…or do you need more of
Jesus in your life? How do you get more of Jesus? Pray that the Holy Spirit
will reveal more of Jesus and anoint your life with a deeper understanding.
Then read God’s Word expecting to receive a blessing, wisdom and understanding.
Does that seem too simple to do? Well—if you seek Jesus with all of your heart,
you will find Him.
- - But from there you will seek the LORD your God,
and you will find Him if you search for Him with all your heart and all your
soul. When you are in distress and all these things have come upon you, in
the latter days you will return to the LORD your God and listen to His voice. For
the LORD your God is a compassionate God; He will not fail you nor destroy you
nor forget the covenant with your fathers which He swore to them. Deuteronomy 4:29-31 NASB
- - Seek the LORD while you can find him. Call on him
now while he is near. Isaiah 55:6
NLT
What a great
promise…
- - I love those who love me; and those who diligently
seek me will find me. Proverbs
8:17 NASB
Claim that
promise…seek the Lord and find Him. He is worth the search…eternally worth it!
And when you find Him…like a treasure…share Him with others. Job’s friend counseled
him…
- - If I were you, I would go to God and present my case
to him. He does great things too marvelous to understand. He performs countless
miracles. Job 5:8-9
God is still
in the miracle business. He still loves and cares about people. Seek Him while
you can find Him.
Prayer
~ Lord God, I treasure that You have allowed me to “find” You…to see You in all
that I do. You provide me with everything I need and more…from parking places,
warm clothes during the cold winter, a comfortable home and loving family. I
have it all…and You. I look forward to seeing You face to face one day….and
throughout eternity. Please continue to bless me, my family and friends and all
who read this blog…and especially search for You in Your Word today.
Daily
Bible Reading: February 25 – Numbers 5-6
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