April 26, 2021

WHY?

Mark 8:11-12

Then the Pharisees came out and began to dispute with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, testing Him. But He sighed deeply in His spirit, and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Assuredly, I say to you, no sign shall be given to this generation.”

Personal Challenge

Are we, the modern church, as bad as the Pharisees were in the day of Jesus? Do we expect God to show us signs and wonders before we will commit our lives and hearts to Him? Do we make Him jump through hoops in order to satisfy our own expectations before we put our trust in Him? Based on this passage, these expectations grieve and sadden Him. He wants our love and trust, not our disbelief. Lord, have mercy! Lord, have mercy! Lord, hare mercy!