Today’s Reading: Zechariah 10; Zechariah 11; Zechariah 12; Psalm 126; Luke 14
Scripture: Luke 14:1 One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched.
Observation: There Pharisees and other prominent dinner guests are keeping an eye on Jesus to see if he will violate the rigid rules that they pride themselves on obeying. Unfortunately, they were not watching him to learn from him or to admire and honor him, but rather to judge him.
Application: Lots of people know about Jesus and are interested in him. Even the Islamic religion recognizes Jesus as a prophet. But watching Jesus isn't really the point. It's obeying him, honoring him, and, ultimately, surrendering to him that really counts. These Pharisees were more interested in obeying their own version of the Law rather than the Word himself which was right in front of them. How many of us miss Jesus because we are focused on the wrong things?
Prayer: Lord, I want to keep my eyes on you so that I can love you more. Help me to keep my focus right. And help me to see you in every situation in my life.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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