Jesus (on the left) is being identified by John the Baptist as the “Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world”, 17th century depiction by Vannini.
Previously, we looked at something that Jesus found praiseworthy – that being people willing to stand firm in claiming him and believing in him. There is also an attitude in people that Jesus was thankful for. In Matthew 11:25, he gave thanks for people that aren’t so vain about their wisdom and knowledge that they can take the time to believe in God.
This bit of scripture is often referred to as “The Great Invitation.” (Matthew 11:25-30) For those willing to listen, Jesus offers a life that no earthly “wisdom” can match:
- He offers rest – a sinful lifestyle is difficult to maintain and leaves only sadness in the end
- He offers sympathy – Jesus became one of us, so he knows exactly how we feel when we are troubled
- He offers help – Jesus’ yoke will help us deal with much more than we can on our own
Answering Jesus’ call starts with two simple commandments:
- Love God – Matthew 22:37
- Love your neighbor – Matthew 22:39
When you have these two things down – living according to the rest of God’s law is easy.
What can you change in your life to make Jesus thankful for you?
January 16, 2014
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