Saturday, February 18, 2023

 

Saturday, February 18, 2023


Psalm 107

Genesis 30:25-43

Luke 7:11-23


“And Jesus answered them, ‘Go and tell John what you have seen and heard.’”


So many people are trying to tell us what to think; how to feel; where to find fulfilment. Eat some fried chicken; buy a new TV; release oneself from the tether of loyalty and pursue carnal pleasures.


Our Lord is the creator of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. His holiness burns like a fire that abides no evil, and gives off light that sends all darkness into flight. Each one of us, and the world we live in, is sustained by the word of His power, and it can be ended in an instant, should God so desire.


Yet He has a heart of humble and gentle love. Go and ask Him the same question He was asked by John’s disciples, and you will be answered in the same way.


An honest pilgrim who truly desires to know the truth of Jesus need simply ask, and will be given spiritual eyes and ears to perceive it. Lose all selfish desire, lose all need to be confirmed in yourself, approach the throne of grace with empty hands and no agenda but to know God’s agenda, and you will see and hear the Lord Jesus, seated at the right hand of the Father.


Be ready: the glory of the Lord is blinding, and you will be brought to your knees. But He desires true communion, and is right there, holding out His hand, calling you to straighten your back and look into His eyes.


God doesn’t need to prove anything. If you want to know God, ask God yourself. You won’t be disappointed.



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