John 5: 39-42 "You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me,
Monday, May 16, 2011
John 5:39 "Searching Scriptures Diligently" (May 17)
What a telling verse!
John 5: 39-42 "You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me,yet you refuse to come to Me that you may have life...you do not have the love of God in you."
Why do I search the Scriptures diligently? Life is in Christ. Am I diligently searching for Him? Or am I a stranger to His Power, His Touch? Am I more interested in finding answers, solving my problems, than coming to the One Who is Truth and living with things undone, unanswered, unfinished, unknown?
John 5: 39-42 "You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me,
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"you refuse to come to me that you may have life."
ReplyDeleteThey sought their own glory.
You know, we do this, too. Walk into the average church and you can pick out the ones who feel the most proud over their accomplishments...
And you will also see those who humbly serve, desiring no honor or glory from man.
Ang, I just want to tell you how beautifully you serve Jesus Christ. You may not see it in your self, but I see it in you.
I hope you understand and take this as a compliment...your faith is like that of a child. And God holds childlike faith in high esteem. It is faith in all it's purity.
I know that we all want to be good enough. Sometimes jealousy can cause us to feel competitive. Can you imagine what it must have felt like to these religious leaders to have the illegitimate son of Mary and Joseph heal lepers and men lame for 38 years?
The green-eyed monster of jealousy was evident. They refused to see Christ for who He is. They responded by building their own glory up.
Honestly, it's just so sad.
May we all seek to have childlike faith.
I have been guilty of this in the past...trying to find the answer to my problems instead of going to the One who is the answer. I have learned to go to Him and just praise Him some times instead of always asking for solutions. I am trying to search for Him more diligently.
ReplyDeleteBev, I have the long awaited appointment with the doctor in the morning at ten thirty, for him to tell me what he thinks the solution is for my irregular heart rhythm. I just want whatever it is God wants for me and my future that is left here on earth.
Baby Drew is doing fine..still in NCIU,not taking the bottle enough. Sally is on the second week of her 12 week schedule of three drugs. Pray for His peace to flood her heart and drive out her fear...this was her request.
Blessings...thank you...Mary Lou
Mary Lou, Oh sweet girl! I am so praying for you tonight and tomorrow especially. I had an oncology visit today and after they did all my tests, they made me wait an unusually long time and my mind started wandering and trying to prepare for what was coming in that door. I have lost significant hearing and eyesight in the past month and i had to pray for God's help. All that to say, may Isaiah 26:3 be so real for you! Love you so! Let me know how it goes----text or call or anything!
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