October 3, 2022 -- Matthew 11:20-21 -- The Thrill of Scripture
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Then He [Jesus] began to denounce the cities where most of His mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have responded long ago in sackcloth and ashes.
Matthew 11:20-21 ESV
God is constantly and continually speaking. The miracles of Jesus pointed out the veracity of the Old Testament. Jesus’ presence revealed the love of the Father made incarnate, that is, made flesh. But the Israelites wanted signs and more miracles—they were fascinated, but not sorrowful for their sins nor where they ready to leave sin and turn to Him. Sounds familiar. Today God speaks to His people by the Word. There is no more need for miraculous signs that the Kingdom of God is near. How many people chase after signs and wonders while ignoring the hands of Jesus stretched out to them in love which every page of Scripture would show them.
What a mighty warning that is for Christians today. God’s word is perfectly clear. Do not do as many Christians around you are doing--demanding extra signs and miracles. The work of Jesus Christ is recorded in Scripture. All that is needed for salvation is contained in the Bible. His mighty works are powerfully displayed in His word. Are you responding to the goodness of God in repentance for your sin? Are you reading the Bible aware that Jesus is feeding your soul?
The words of Scripture thrill my soul as nothing else ever can. They
bear me aloft or dash me down. They tear me in pieces or build me
up. The words of God have more power over me than ever David’s
fingers had over his harp strings. Is it not so with you?
C. H. Spurgeon.
Father in heaven, Good and True are all Your ways. Thank You for the gift of Jesus Christ, the "Yes" and "Amen" to Your steadfast love. Father in heaven, pour out Your Spirit on Your people so that the Word will accomplish the purpose for which You sent it out. Feed the souls of Your people. Reveal sin. Give hope to those who are contrite. Renew zeal. Increase hope. Incite a holy anticipation for eternity in Your presence. In all this, may Jesus Christ, so perfectly revealed in the Word, thrill of the soul of Your people and Christ be the joy of holy hearts. Amen.
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