Matthew 9:12 New International Version (NIV)
12 On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the
healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.
Why did Jesus associate with sinners? Because we need him to
associate with us! What's the most crucial part of that truth: Jesus' desire to
save or our recognition of our sinfulness? Of course the most crucial part is
Jesus' desire to save because without him, recognizing our sinfulness would
only lead to despair. But without recognizing our need for his grace, his
sacrifice for us is lost. So let's praise Jesus as our loving and sacrificial
Savior, but let's also acknowledge our need for his merciful and mighty grace!
Thought for today:
Do I acknowledge the need for help on a daily basis or do I just skate along
like everything is a – OK?
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