Matthew 9:32-34…
I hear you…
Of course, Jesus is once again fulfilling His messianic call (Isaiah 35:5).
Of course, just because Jesus ordered the demon out of the man, and his speech resumed immediately doesn’t mean that anyone who cannot see, speak, or hear is demon possessed or has some curse (cf. John 9:1-5).
Of course, it wasn’t that all of them thought all the right things about Jesus. Some were beginning to recognize who He was, but many were just enthralled at the spectacle.
Of course, the religious leaders would have none of it. How we interpret the movements of God, and the facts about Jesus reveals the condition of our heart. Are you happy when people are helped, or do you immediately attribute everything to ulterior motives and sinister means?
Of course, Jesus knew that this would be so (Matthew 13:14-15). Those that have no fellowship have no faith, and therefore have no reason to see or hear what Jesus has to say, even denying His obvious presence among them in power.
Of course, for those whom it is granted to see and hear, the move of God is a wonderful thing to behold and be a part of (Matthew 13:16 / Acts 10:38).
Of course, it can be quite easy to slip into cynicism and lose sight of the truth in the search to prove or preserve our position.
Of course, you can hear what I’m saying, can’t you?
2 comments:
Of course.... but that doesn't mean it's pleasant to the hearer. Ouch!
Purify my heart oh God.
Of course...
good words JD
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