If Jesus Came Today
“We will not have this man to reign over us.” Luke 19:14
I read this devotional by the late A. W. Tozer. I thought it was right on for where we are in our world right now:
People have asked me if our present generation would gladly accept Jesus if He came at this time, instead of 2000 years ago. I have to believe that history does repeat itself!
In our own day, many who want to follow the Christian tradition still balk and reject a thorough going spiritual housecleaning within their own lives.
When Jesus came, many realized that it would mean probable financial loss for them to step out and follow Christ. Also, many of those men and women who considered the claims of Christ in His day knew that following Him would call for abrupt and drastic changes in their patterns of living. The proud and selfish aspects of their lives would have been disturbed.
Beyond that, there was an almost complete disdain for the inward spiritual life which Jesus taught as a necessity for mankind; that is the pure in heart will see God!
I am afraid that humanity’s choice would still be the same today. People are still more in love with money and pride and pleasure than they are with God and His salvation!
If Jesus came today, how would you respond? Something to think about today. – Bill Welte is President and CEO of America’s Keswick
Compass Pointers: The Christian story is precisely the story of one grand miracle. C. S. Lewis
Anchored to the Rock: Time spent on the knees in prayer will do more to remedy heart strain and nerve worry than anything else. George D. Stewart
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