Note: On Fridays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there.
When we’re sick, we take a pill, use some ointment, or go to the doctor.
When we need directions, we turn on the GPS, consult an online or paper map, or ask a friend.
When we know we’re going to have to face God eventually about something that troubles us and grieves him, we …
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In Luke 12:54-59, Jesus sounds a mite frustrated with the crowds. How can they be smart enough to forecast the weather based on the signs God provides and smart enough to negotiate a settlement rather than go to trial with a losing cause, and yet ignore all the signs that Jesus is fulfilling the Biblical prophecies?
How indeed. Maybe it was some of the same fear of change that makes us keep our distance from God at the times we know we are most in need of his help, that fear that there is no way in the world we could ever be forgiven for our sins. But the thing is, just as the crowds knew about the weather and earthly judgment, we know that seeking forgiveness and resolving to do better with God’s help is attainable. All we have to do is ask for direction.
