We should begin everyday with
open hands – an openness to let go of
the things that weigh us down, and receive all that God has in store for us.
We need to open our eyes, minds,
and heart to what God has in store for us.
We see in Jesus’ life people
had a hard time with this. Read John 7:20-24.
The people were unfamiliar
with the personal ambitions of their leaders. It would be unthinkable to these
people that their leaders would plot to kill a man. Therefore the only possible
conclusion would be that Jesus was controlled by a demon or out of His mind.
Jesus reminded the crowd that
circumcision regularly resulted in the breaking of Sabbath Laws (v.22). Law
required it to be done on the eighth day regardless of what day that it fell
on. The logic of Jesus’ argument was that if it is permissible to treat one part
of the body on the Sabbath, then what was wrong with healing the whole body on
the Sabbath? (v.23)
Jesus had done more than meet
the physical need of this man. He had met his spiritual need as well. (vv. 5:8
& 14)
Closed eyes, minds, and
hearts keep people from meeting the Savior.
Be open to all the Lord has
in store for you through His Word.
Be wise today and always – be
open and teachable.
