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Have you ever thought about the type of people Jesus calls?  Is it people who have it all together?  Is it the sharp ones who can really make a contribution to the kingdom of God?  That’s what the Pharisees thought and that’s why they condemned Jesus for eating with tax-gatherers and sinners.  How did Jesus respond?

 

And hearing this, Jesus *said to them, “It is not those who are healthy who need a physician, but those who are sick; I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners” (Mark 2:17).

 

For years I never thought I needed a physician.  I viewed religion as a crutch – until I realized I was a sinner in need of a Savior.  When I gave up my pride and realized my need for a Savior that’s when Jesus called me.  Where are you in your journey?  He’s calling – come to Him in humility and you will experience acceptance, forgiveness, and freedom from the penalty of sin:

 

Straightening up, Jesus said to her, “Woman, where are they? Did no one condemn you?”  She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said, “I do not condemn you, either. Go. From now on sin no more” (John 8:10-11).