"24 But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because he knew all men, 25 and had no need that anyone should testify of man, for He knew what was in man."
John 2:24-25 NKJV
Jesus was at the Passover and, being in such crowds, many saw the signs which He did. John, the apostle, used the Greek word semeion which means 'signs' for the miracles that Jesus performed because, these works were not just super-natural, but were signs that unveiled the glory and the power of God working through, Jesus the Messiah.
Check out verse 23, 'Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name when they saw the signs which He did.' Notice the last part of this verse, 'many believed in His name when they saw the signs which He did.' This was what Jesus had to beware of. Jesus was famous and drew crowds wherever He went. Many wanted to be with Him because of His fame and for the signs that He did. They wanted to see dramatic healings and demons being cast out; they wanted to witness the paraplegic being able to walk. They wanted to be in where it was happening - the in-crowd. And for this, Jesus had to be careful because, if they had their way, they would seize Him and make Him their king in order to take on the authorities. This was how they perceived the Messiah. Jesus therefore, did not trust them. They only wanted Jesus for what He could give them. If He didn't deliver, they would abandon Him and find someone else. They were not seeking the giver but the gift.
It is quite similar today in some circles. Some people will go from church to church, meeting to meeting, country to country, just to be where it is all happening. If things are not happening where they are, they will go looking for it. In a way, we can't blame them. If a church is dead and not going anywhere , it is good to go where spiritual food and fire are being given out. However, think for a moment, we serve the same Jesus, if things are not happening where you are, why not pray pray and pray a bit more until revival comes. Why not seek God to enquire if there is something that you may be able to offer. Why not trust Jesus, like He trusts you. Why don't you seek the giver and not the gift!
Over the years, there has been outbreaks of the Holy Spirit and many have survived and grew into massive outreaches. Sadly though, many haven't and a lot of people have been misled and had their faith squashed. Just think a moment, Jesus trusts you, if you trust Him, then He can bring about a change in your spiritual life and home wherever you are. The fire just needs stoking.
Copyriight 2021 Grahame Howard
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