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Monday, May 18, 2009
What Were You Looking For?
While John's followers were leaving, Jesus began talking to
the people about John. Jesus said, "What did you people go
out to the desert to see? A weed blown by the wind? No!
Really, what did you go out to see? A man dressed in fine
clothes? No! Those people that wear fine clothes live in
king's palaces."
-- Matthew 11:7-8 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
Jesus' response to John's disciples did not imply that Jesus thought
poorly of John, his ministry, or his faith. What John cared most about
was God's will and God's coming Kingdom. He was not swayed by public
opinion or the desire for personal acceptance. John was not concerned
about making a fashion statement or having an easy life. John's
clothing, location, and faithfulness to God's truth all indicate he
fits in the traditions of the Old Testament prophets. Even more than
that, John is willing to give up his life to prepare the way for the
Messiah and to speak the truth to everyone, even King Herod. John was
God's messenger, for a special time, in answer to special prophetic
messages, and for a special audience hungering for God's word. For us,
John stands as a great reminder of two important truths: 1 - truth is
more important than life, and 2 - greatness is found in service to God.
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Gracious Father, please give me the courage to speak your truth in
love, to stand for what is right no matter the opposition or the
popular opinion, and to serve you without regard to my situation in
life. I want to live my life for your Kingdom and not for myself. To
you belong all glory, honor, and praise for your Kingdom and mercy and
might! In Jesus name. Amen.
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