March 6, 2012 Jesus, the Changer

Jesus, the Changer

Mark 6:33 But many who saw them leaving recognized them and ran on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them.

DO YOU ever run after Jesus?
Look at these people. They are running on foot to get to Jesus’ next preaching and healing place. They are excited! They know what Jesus can do, and they want to see it again. They want to experience Jesus again.
But you’re not like that are you? You think, “Maybe I should spend some time in prayer today.” But then you look at the calendar, realize you have all these things to do and you just don’t have time for prayer, Bible study or for Jesus. How about your kids? Are they too busy with school, their sport leagues or having friends over to have time for Jesus?
Instead of running to Jesus you run away from Jesus. You try hard to avoid him because you know what he can do. He can change you.
That’s why the people ran ahead of Jesus. They saw Jesus change lives, and they desperately desired Jesus to change their lives. They knew if he spoke to them they would be different. They knew if he touched them they would be different. They wanted the change, a new life.
Why don’t you? I mean, why do you want to keep hating someone who hurt you? Why do you keep speaking in ways that hurts others? Why can’t you speak love to your spouse? Why can’t you put your children above your material desires? Why do you always say, “Not now.” when the church announces the next series of Bible studies?
What is so good about your life you don’t want Jesus to change you?

Pause and consider the change Jesus offers you—every bit of it is good for you.