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| | ...Through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Acts 13:38
...in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their sins against them...2 Cor 5:19
"I will forgive their iniquity, I will remember their sin no more.” Jer 31:34b
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| | | | | | Just Like Them – Jennifer Woodley
“An argument broke out among them as to which one of them was the greatest.” Luke 9:46 (NRSV)
It is too easy to judge the disciples for their blunders. They seemed at times ignorant, misunderstanding Jesus words regarding his purpose (Luke 9:45) or to engage in petty arguments about who would be the greatest amongst them in God’s Kingdom (Luke 9:46). They became jealous of another who caste out demons in Jesus’ name (Luke 9:40) when they themselves were unable to do so (Luke 9:49). At times their faith failed when they looked at surrounding circumstances rather than keeping their eyes fixed firmly on Jesus, (Matthew 14:30) and often they doubted what Jesus could do (Luke 8:24) when he was with them.
But today I want to read their story with empathy, not judgement. Yes, they stumbled, but don’t we? Believing that we are following Jesus, we still make mistakes and are often blind to our own shortcomings, just like the disciples.
And how does our Savior respond to our weakness, to our humanity? From conversations with his disciples we see that Jesus corrects and even rebukes (Luke 9:41, 55). Yet like a loving father who instructs his children, Jesus does so with our best interests at heart. We will get it wrong, only our Heavenly Father is perfect! Yet despite our human nature, He loves. He forgives. He understands. He remains faithful; even when we are not. Hallelujah!
Father, thank you for the example of Jesus, who demonstrated to us through his friendship with the disciples, that despite our failings, we can return to you to receive your love. Help us to remain true to you, in Jesus name. Amen
Jennifer lives with her family near Toowoomba, Queensland. She enjoys encouraging others on their journey with Christ through writing. Contact |
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