History tells us that nations can rise or fall depending upon their leaders. Leaders that inspire can bring individuals together, can unite people to pursue worthy goals.
The people of Palestine during Jesus’ time did not have such leadership. The Bible tells us, But when [Jesus] saw the multitude, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd. (Mt. 9:36 NKJV)
Many feel our nation is in this condition today. Individuals along with society as a whole are weary, jaded, fragmented, aimless—wandering about for lack of inspired leadership.
Jesus has the solution. He offers Himself and a new dimension of life. We can receive Him and the purpose He brings, or we can reject Him and continue without meaningful direction.
Originally published November 17, 1989.
Moving Time
14 years ago
2 comments:
This is as profound now as when you first published it in 1978.
I just read in N.T. Wright that the worldly exercise of power always results in death: countries attack other countries and in the process people die. When Jesus, on the other hand, exercises his power, it is for life. That is transforming!
Yes. God's Word is always effective--always right on track. Thank you.
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