Be Still . . .
Devotionals for Daily Living ©

On hearing this, Jesus said to them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners."
(Mark 2:17 (NIV))

Do you remember a time when doctors used to make house calls?

This usually meant that the patient was too sick to go into the doctor's office and the doctor had to go to the patient's home. This meant that the doctor would go directly to the point of greatest need.

Consider Jesus as the ultimate physician on earth. He was sent by God the Father to call the dying to Himself. Does a doctor stand in the street and ask who is in need of his healing knowledge? He goes directly to the point of need. Does a doctor visit places of athletic ability and physical health if he is determined to bring healing to those in need? He goes where his knowledge and abilities can be utilized to the benefit of those in need.

Jesus, as the great physician, came to those who are in need.

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God
(Romans 3:23 (NIV))

We are all sinners. We are all sick to the point of death. Jesus came for those who are sick and facing death due to sin.

He came for all of us!

Have you allowed Jesus to make a house call?

Jesus is waiting to heal you!

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