Wednesday, May 13, 2015
The need to PRAISE!
Matthew 20:29-34 (NASB)
29 As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him.
30 And two blind men sitting by the road, hearing that Jesus was passing by, cried out, "Lord have mercy on us, Son of David!"
31 The crowd sternly told them to be quiet, but they cried out all the more, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!"
32 And Jesus stopped and called them, and said, "What do you want Me to do for you?"
33 They said to Him, "Lord, we want our eyes to be opened."
34 Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes; and immediately they regained their sight and followed Him.
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In this passage we find two groups of people. The two who needed Jesus and cried out to Him, and the crowd who told them to be quiet! Of the two, hopefully we are all in the first group. We all need Jesus for mercy, grace, and love.
But there is a troubling third group in our world today. I saw a troubling statistic last night. A recent poll says that over 30% of U.S. citizens list themselves as Atheists or Agnostics. The news commentator interviewed a young man (perhaps about 25) who said that since he grew up, left home, and got established in his career, he no longer needs God! Perhaps he has no current needs, he will have sooner or later. Hopefully when his need comes, he will remember God!
But I think more important, we all need someone to worship! We need someone to look up to! So today, do reach out to God, either for mercy and grace for the day, or just to praise Him! And by all means do not hinder others who are reaching out!
God has compassion on all of us! Let us join in that compassionate concern for others! And above all, PRAISE HIM!
29 As they were leaving Jericho, a large crowd followed Him.
30 And two blind men sitting by the road, hearing that Jesus was passing by, cried out, "Lord have mercy on us, Son of David!"
31 The crowd sternly told them to be quiet, but they cried out all the more, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on us!"
32 And Jesus stopped and called them, and said, "What do you want Me to do for you?"
33 They said to Him, "Lord, we want our eyes to be opened."
34 Moved with compassion, Jesus touched their eyes; and immediately they regained their sight and followed Him.
+++++++++++++++++++
In this passage we find two groups of people. The two who needed Jesus and cried out to Him, and the crowd who told them to be quiet! Of the two, hopefully we are all in the first group. We all need Jesus for mercy, grace, and love.
But there is a troubling third group in our world today. I saw a troubling statistic last night. A recent poll says that over 30% of U.S. citizens list themselves as Atheists or Agnostics. The news commentator interviewed a young man (perhaps about 25) who said that since he grew up, left home, and got established in his career, he no longer needs God! Perhaps he has no current needs, he will have sooner or later. Hopefully when his need comes, he will remember God!
But I think more important, we all need someone to worship! We need someone to look up to! So today, do reach out to God, either for mercy and grace for the day, or just to praise Him! And by all means do not hinder others who are reaching out!
God has compassion on all of us! Let us join in that compassionate concern for others! And above all, PRAISE HIM!
// posted by Pastor Fred @ 9:58 AM 
