Thurs., 3/12/15 Devotion (Jn. 2:24-25)

Today's encouragement comes from John 2:24 & 25, where we read these words:

"But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men, and had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man."

The Lord Jesus was quite careful regarding those with whom He would totally commit Himself; and those with whom He would not. Though the Messiah was not burdened with the curse of original sin (or any sin, for that matter)—He still completely understood what it (sin) was, and what it did to mankind.

The people in Jn., ch. 2, were "believing" in Him; but they were *not* *really* believing in Him. They were impressed by Christ's miracles; but they were not moved to love Him on the grounds and basis of who He was (as the Son of God). May all of us who say we are God's true children prove to be sincere in our loving faith in Jesus.

[Puritan quote of the day: "[Ministers'] success depends entirely and absolute-ly on the immediate blessing and influence of God.” —Jonathan Edwards, in his sermon entitled, "God Glorified in Man's Dependence"]