JESUS SPEAKING
Jesus had just finished confronting and rebuking the religious leaders, when his disciples came to him and said, “Do you know that the Pharisees were offended when they heard this saying?” But he answered and said, “Every plant that my heavenly Father has not planted will be uprooted. Let them alone. They are blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind leads the blind, both will fall in to a pit” (Mathew 15: 13-14.)
INSPIRED THOUGHTS
Human beings, are blind concerning spiritual things. No one born of flesh and blood can perceive the immaterial. Mankind is unaware of the battle that rages around them for the possession of their souls. We are encircled by Angels who seek to save, and demons who desire our destruction. There are unseen predators searching tirelessly for unsuspecting victims. The world is filled with dark pits and deep caverns; many seemingly harmless indulgences are in fact, deadly. There are countless paths that appear harmless, but actually lead to the grave. Although the dangers are innumerable, there is one solitary solution; follow someone who can see. Many religious leaders who fought with Jesus claimed to know the way. But they were as blind as those who followed them. Only Jesus can see the true dangers that exist; only he can steer the blind clear of deadly obstacles; and only he can be trusted to direct his followers down the path that leads to life.
Some years ago I became friends with a blind couple. Surprisingly, they enjoyed seeing movies (they liked listening to the dialogue and the music.) For some time I had the privilege of taking them to the theatre nearly every Saturday. Being blind, they needed a great deal of assistance. For them, even the seemingly simple could become deadly. A crumpled carpet edge; the threshold of a doorway; even an unanticipated sidewalk could result in serious injury. Although they both had canes and did a wonderful job of living and moving about on their own, they never refused any help from me. We had worked out a system for our weekend adventures. I walked in front and Evelyn, who took hold of my arm; Alec in turn, took her arm. As we traveled, I guided them past obstacles; I navigated them around people; I warned them of impending staircases and sidewalks, inclines and declines, and doorways and aisles. Although blind, they had learned to use my eyes to see. They grew to trust me; knowing that I would never lead them into danger.
Today, there are nearly 20 major religions in the world; and thousands of different sects within each religion. They are all in opposition to one another, yet they all claim that they are correct; that means one of two things; everyone is lying; or everyone is lying, and at least one person is telling the truth. Jesus Christ claimed, not only to be speaking the truth, but to be the truth. He has stretched out his hand to lead you. Will you take his hand? Will you trust him? Will you follow him? Those who put their faith in Jesus will never go astray. He is the Son of the living God; he can direct you away from evil and toward what is good; he can guide you out of darkness and keep you in the light; and only he can lead you around death and in to everlasting life. Give him that chance today.
“Lord Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus Christ, we are blind and ignorant. We ask You to take control of our lives and to guide us in to the paths of righteousness. We trust You completely; be our eyes and help us to avoid the evils that would seek to destroy us. Instruct us concerning wisdom and purity; and strengthen us by the power of Your Holy Spirit. Lead us Lord, and do not forsake us. We are ready, and willing to follow You now. We love You father, we praise You, and we thank You, and we ask and pray all of these things, according to Your will, in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen.” God bless all of you.
Jesus Speaks 