John 12:37
37Even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him.
Have
you ever known someone to refuse to believe something even though
they've seen it with their own eyes? Have you ever noticed they may even
attempt to explain away what they saw? Denial of truth is a very
serious phenomenon. We see it all the time. People are staring the truth
right in the face but instead of acknowledging it, just don't want to
see. How can you refuse a truth like Jesus? Or even a truth Jesus places
in front of you? Jesus said it was because their eyes were blinded. Per
the NIV Study Bible, God had blinded their eyes because their hearts
were hardened. A hardened heart is one that is not easily penetrated,
unfeeling, closed, harsh, severe or resentful according to
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary. So what truth has Jesus given to you? Have
you accepted it? Or have you like the Jews continued in your unbelief?
What more does Jesus have to show you before you are willing to accept
what He's showing you? How many more confirmations do you need to see?
How many miracles does Jesus have to perform before you understand that
He is real and we worship a living God? How many more times does He have
to pull you out of a mess to understand He has the true direction for
your life? When you get it, you'll really get it. Jesus was rejected on
that cross for us. How many more times are you going to reject the
sacrifice He made? How many more times are you going to reject His love?
How many more times are you going to reject His protection and
direction for your life? How many more times are you going to reject the
truth?
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