The Lenten journey to the cross is a path of surrender. During our series, Healed by Jesus, we’re exploring stories of Jesus’ healing touch in every area of life. The central figure in John 8:1-11 was a person with a past that needs healing. But the scribes and Pharisees who bring the woman caught in adultery also have histories that need Jesus’ touch. Theirs is a history of bitterness, condemnation, and self-righteousness. I like to imagine that when Jesus stoops to draw in the dust, he makes a circle around the woman and him. The circle represents a sphere of grace and forgiveness where there is no condemnation (see also Romans 8:1). Jesus invites the scribes and Pharisees to drop their stones and join the circle, but sadly, they walk away. Will you, like the woman in the story, surrender your past to Jesus and let him heal it with his touch?
I’m learning to follow Jesus, and helping others do the same.
If you missed yesterday’s
message, you can listen to it here or watch the entire service on our YouTube channel.
Yours for Christ,
Pastor Steve
No comments:
Post a Comment