Do we REALLY welcome Jesus into our lives, businesses today?
Read Matthew 8:28-9:1
"Then the whole town came out to meet Jesus; and when they saw him, they begged him to leave their neighborhood" (Matthew 8:34).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
What an amazing reaction to God's presence and work in their midst -- Jesus cast out some demons and when the town heard about it, they asked him to go away!
There's no way to know why they didn't want Jesus in their town. My guess would be two things: 1) Though he performed a miracle, it was a commercial disaster, and, 2) they were frightened of his miracle working power and presence.
I could understand the fear reaction, couldn't you? But the more cynical possibility -- that Jesus would be bad for business -- may actually have been a major issue in their lives. If you don't think so, think about the crass commercialism and rampant greed that's literally toppling the world's economies right now. Do you think some of the multi-millionairs/billionaires out there would welcome God's miracle working power in their lives and businesses today if that power seemed financially harmful?
How about us? Are we afraid of Jesus' presence and power in our lives today? Of his presence and power in our jobs and businesses today? Prayerfully think about your reaction to Jesus in your life and your business today.
