Facebook Post 2/25/21

Sometimes we mistake the Truth based on God’s Word as a self serving personal attack and license to rebel instead of an opportunity to face some harsh realities about ourselves and repent for damage we’ve done to others. Throughout Matthew 23 Jesus called Pharisees “hypocrites” and “snakes” in the attempt to wake them up from their deadened spiritual condition, and to let everyone else know to beware of them. Gladly, at least three Pharisees, Nicodemis and Joseph, and later on Paul, took the Truth personally in a positive and constructive way and repented and turned their lives over to Jesus.

And it’s not too late for us! Jesus is still knocking on our hearts, calling us to repentance, to acceptance of His love and correction, and to new and deeper life in Him. Sometimes it hurts, but be encouraged today, Jesus is waiting for your response to the Truth of His Word.