2 Chron 15-16; John 12:27-50

I’ve often wondered if I would have been part of the throng that followed Jesus just to see what miracle He’d perform next. Would I be one of those walking in the darkness? I hate to think that I would have been, but there were more people that didn’t believe that Christ was who He said He was than did. Would I be as Isaiah prophesied:  that my eyes couldn’t see; that my heart couldn’t understand?   Just think of the Glory that I would have missed! Would Jesus have still loved me though I was unsure of whom He said He was?  He must have; he died – and more importantly – rose just as He said he would so I “see” His majesty.

And then I realized, Jesus came to save me – not judge me.  He came that I would be reconciled with His Father. He only asked that I trust Him.  I love Him so much for that, and because He loved me – I love Him. I trust Him with every part of me. Now there is no darkness; I’m finally able to see things clearly through His eyes.

Christ told his followers that they would only have the light for a little longer. We should all understand that the time is still at hand, but for how much longer.  Eternal life is offered to us now, don’t squander the time.  Come to the Savior who loves you no matter where you’ve been and where you are now.  No judgment, just grace and forgiveness that welcomes us to eternal life.

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