Luke 5:31,32 tells us, "Healthy people don't need a doctor, but sick people do. I didn't come to invite good people to turn to God; I came to invite sinners."
Jesus' response was to the Pharisees who had questioned Jesus about eating with sinners, as Jesus was prone to do. The Pharisees would have nothing to do with sinners and found this a great fault in Jesus. I wonder what might have happened in that day, if those who questioned Jesus might have recognized their own sins and encouraged Jesus' hospitality because of their own need. A fruitless question; self-righteousness rarely sees its own sin.
How often do we today recognize our own sins and our need for Jesus? Even if I think I have relinquished myself to the Holy Spirit, I wonder if I have held something back? I am aware of my helplessness regarding sin, knowing, therefore, I am one of those sick people and I have a great need for Jesus!
I remember well a time when I was very sick with a virus pneumonia for weeks and it helped me to see the difference between needing help and not needing help. I needed doctors, plus, daily at home I needed someone to help me, guide me, be patient with me, pray with me and do kindnesses for me. As I daily began to feel better, I thanked God who came to me through others.
I do not want to be a person without a need for God! God is the greatest provider of help, patience, guidance and kindness! Thanks be to God! Today, I have reason to wonder how the months ahead will go for my sweet husband and myself, as we have both been diagnosed with Alzheimer Disease.
God, thank you for showing us our great need for You. No matter what our future holds, help us both to see that without You we can not make it through any new situation with peaceful resolve. We bless your Holy Name and give thanks to You for giving us Life in You! Amen.
Jo INMN
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