Matthew 9:9-13
Key verse 13:
“But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”Good afternoon! For the past few months, we have been studying the gospel of Matthew. Last week, Jesus forgave the sins of a paralysed man and healed him, both spiritually and physically. Now, in today’s passage, Jesus meets a tax collector named Mathew. Matthew was the most despised person in his community, but Jesus blessed him with a new, happy, blessed life in God. This beautiful story reveals why Jesus came into this world: not to call the righteous but sinners. Not to bless those who are outwardly good, but to bless sinful people, like Matthew and like us. Are you content with your life as it is? Are you happy as you are? Or do you want to be blessed? Through today’s passage, Jesus wants to bless you by transforming your inner person and giving you a new life. Let’s listen to Jesus’ words and come to him for his blessing. [Read more...]
