February 6
Matthew 9:11-13
11 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth your Master with publicans and sinners?
12 But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.
13 But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.
Some people have the misconception that Christians are supposed to be perfect. Many are afraid to admit to having any shortcomings. They just want to keep up the appearance of perfection. But God knows we can't be perfect. Jesus said He came to same to save those who were lost. He healed those who were sick. He gave sight to those who were blind. He was much more likely to be found among the downtrodden and the broken hearted. If we did not NEED Him, He wouldn't have had to die for us.
It is important for us to acknowledge our need for God. We should seek Him passionately. We should be faithful in our service to Him and hunger for His word. We should be quick to confess our sins and trust that God will forgive us, just as He said He would.
As we go through our day let us remember that God calls us and sits and eats with us with all our imperfections is we ask Him to be our Saviour.
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