Fast – Day II – Seeing is believing!
Reading through the Gospel of John during the fast. Posting my thoughts on what speaks to me.
Today – John 2.
John 2:23-25 (NIV)
Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the miraculous signs he was doing and believed in his name. But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men. He did not need man’s testimony about man, for he knew what was in a man.
Many people believed Jesus because of what He was doing – Miracles! But notice that He did not trust them. Even though they were following him, He still did not trust them.
WHY?
Because “He did not need man’s testimony about man, for he knew what was in a man.”
Why do we work so hard to get man’s approval? We know that some people will disappoint us. They will leave us when things get tough and they will follow us only if things are going good for them.
Jesus did not let himself get caught up in the popularity game that we see so many people striving for in today’s society. When miracles began to happen, people began to follow. However, He did not let the crowds overshadow the Glory of His Father nor did He lose sight of the mission and purpose for which He was to fulfill.
God, don’t let Your Glory be stolen and replaced with man’s fame. Send the miracles when we pray and keep us humble in the midst of your blessing.
//PK
