Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Need.
Upon Matthew’s invitation, Jesus went to have dinner at Matthew’s house, which caused quite a stir among the Pharisees. Why? They could not understand how Jesus could sit with the likes of Matthew.
“But when Jesus heard this, He said, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick. But go and learn what this means: ”˜I desire compassion, and not sacrifice,’ for I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” (Matthew 9:12-13, NASB)
The Pharisees “thought” they were righteous when in actuality, they were sinners. We are not always the people we think we are, or seem to be. Do I let Him show me where I need to change? Do I let Him then change me?
Jesus showed mercy in sitting with sinners, outcasts, and those on the fringes of society. He often interrupted their day, showing up when they least expected, to bring healing to their bodies and their souls.
Today may the Lord help me to remember I am a sinner. I need Him to make, and keep, me spiritually healthy. May I never to forget my great need for Him, for I need the Physician to keep my heart filled with mercy, grace, and compassion for this world.
Who needs a physician?
We all need the Physician, each and every day.
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Looks like we both had similar thoughts when we saw the word “Need!” You said it very well.
I so appreciated that in your post, you brought out when our greatest need is satisfied, we will become a generous people.
Beautiful post, Joanne, how I must remember my need for Jesus daily in every area of my life!
I do as well, Donna. Every day in every area.
Thought I was so smooth and cool,
so very much a winner,
but I, self-deluded fool
was in fact a sinner,
and of these, far from the worst
(in this I might have taken pride);
no, my dim-bulb life was cursed
to stand up side by side
with he who had a steak on Friday,
and snacked ‘fore taking Holy Host,
fell asleep when tryin’ to pray,
and gave his hungry kids burnt toast,
so if God’s doin’ some sin-scoring,
He’s gonna rate my evil “Bo-RING!”
Love this! We need Him to keep us spiritually healthy.
Thanks for sharing. He is our Great Physician and we do need Him!
Exactly. It took me years of falling on my face to realize I can’t do it on my own and I never did it on my own. I was a Pharisee thinking I had it all together. Being on the other side is more peaceful, but hurts more … ya know?
Blessings! (FMF#4)
Amen! We all need Him.
Joanne, the older I get the less I need of what this earth is offering … and the more I need of God’s divine presence, moment by moment.
So very true, Linda.
Just beautiful Joanne. I really appreciate this today. Blessings.
~Selah ~
FMF #13
Amen. We all need Him every moment. I think sometimes when we feel that need the least is when we need Him the most.
Barbara, I think you have made such a powerful point. I feel the same way >>> “when we feel that need the least is when we need Him the most.” May we be aware of how great our need for Him truly is.
Joanne,
Beautifully said! May I never be so proud as to think I don’t need Jesus every hour!
Apart from Him, I can do nothing.
Blessings,
Bev xx
ps. Thanks for the nudge to get back to writing 🙂