John 1:11 New International Version (NIV)
11 He came to that which was his own, but his own did
not receive him.
Jesus came to his own things — the world he had created and
the land he had promised his people — and his very own people didn't receive
him. Sometimes we are blinded by our desires and dreams for Jesus and we really
miss what he wants for us and from us. Let's not let the following be true in
our lives. "Jesus came to me, but I wasn't ready to receive him. I had
other things I wanted to do and other things I wanted to experience before I
fully surrendered my heart to him." Each time we put off surrendering our
will to Jesus, each time we push him away as Lord, we allow our hearts to
harden and it becomes easier and easier to push him away. Now, while our hearts
are still attentive to his grace, let's renew our commitment to him afresh and
completely offer him hearts and lives for his glory and grace.
Thought for today: Am I open to receiving the gospel?
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