“When they had crossed over, they came to land at Gennesaret. And when the men of that place recognized Him, they sent word into all that surrounding region and brought to Him all who were sick; and they pleaded with Him that they might just touch the border of His cloak; and all who touched it were cured” (Matthew 14:34-39).
Many flock to Jesus because of what He can do. Some come because of who He is. Do you go to Jesus for what He can do or because of who He is? He is our Lord and Savior, and He has called for us to be His friend. Do not just stop with working for God but get to know Him. He has come to establish an eternal relationship so that we may be in His life, and His life in us, now and forever.
Lord, I confess that I am often selfish and come to You when I want or need something. Help me to include You in my daily life. Lead me to know that You are always present and with me. I do not want to just be one of the crowd that hangs around You with anticipation for what You can do for me, but one of Your disciples who learns to love as You love and does what is pleasing in the Father’s sight. Guide me into that kind of life.
Lord Jesus, You have come to prepare us to dwell with You forever. Guide me in the goodness of Your grace to not just hang around You, but to walk with You leading me. May I look to You as my friend. You know what gets in the way. Remove those obstacles that are in the way of You being in my life now and forever in such a way that I know and live in the truth that You are always with me. Amen.
