THANKFUL

Chatting with Jesus

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Lord, these so-called religious “experts,” really get annoying. They claim to know the inside and outside workings of your kingdom, what you can do or cannot do. Notice how they pridefully display their academic titles following their names. Do they think these alphabet letters make them superior to other believers? Don’t get me wrong. Jesus, when a believer makes you the center of their life, you teach knowledge is power to live a life pleasing to you. But how easily our godly knowledge becomes an idol we trust more than we trust you.

Often, when spiritual issues arise, the “educated” come up empty, seeking answers using human solutions. Human wisdom might serve a part of the solution, but your Kingdom operates differently than man’s kingdom.

The psalmist addressed this issue of human wisdom employing man’s efforts to make things happen verses godly wisdom, employing your precepts.

“The humble will see their God at work and be glad. Let all who seek God’s help be encouraged” (Psalm 69:32).

Centuries later, while teaching to thousands seeking to know God, you double-downed on this truth of knowing you and seeing your invisible hand at work in our circumstances.

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8).

You accept a humble heart, a heart willing to serve, over the proud heart that remains blind to your moving in our midst. Jesus, in godly humility, help us emulate your example of selflessness. You call us to serve, not dominate or exploit others. Show us how to deny ourselves when we commit to following you.

We echo the psalmist’s prayer. “Create in me a clean heart, O God” (Psalm 51:10). We want to see you.

Amen, Jesus.