WWJD

Matthew 9:10-13  And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples. And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth you Master with publicans and sinners?  But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick.  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.

The New Living Version says verse 12 like this:  When Jesus heard this, he said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.” 13) Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’  For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.”

It is always good for each and everyone of us to not think highly of ourselves than we ought to think. For there is NOTHING that is hidden from Jesus.  He knows it all.  Jesus didn’t take too kindly to the Pharisees.  And, I have to say, I really don’t either.  If you find fault in me over this, I hope you'll talk to Jesus about it.  :-) 

So many times humanity forgets where they came from…they forget that they ever have/had a past trial/failure/sin...and it seems that they easily point accusations at others.  Instead of being like Jesus, they choose to not be merciful and they offer sacrifices instead.  By doing so, they are “spinning there wheels”.  Instead of progressing/advancing in God’s Kingdom, they become a whirlwind, wrecking havoc in the lives of others (as well as their own), never really getting the vision of what God, Calvary, and His Bride are all about.  This is so sad.  Really.
 
I’m so thankful Jesus took time out for me.  I'm so thankful that He's willing to sit with me.  To talk with me.  To love me.  And, I’m grateful that I have access to a brand-new-supply of His mercy each day I live.

As for me and my house we serve the living, holy, true, just, and merciful God. He paid all the sacrifice that ever was needed (in full) the day He died on Calvary.  His blood washes, cleanses, and makes people whole.  And what's more....He remembers our sin no more.   Jesus is the Final Judge….He is truly and wholly righteous….yet, He chooses each day to dish out to me His mercy…

not condemnation.

So, if you come upon an issue in your own life, or in the life of someone else, that you don’t think is right, I beg of you....before you act upon anything, ask yourself today, “What would Jesus do?”