Matthew 11:20 – 12:50

May 01, 2012

I find it interesting that the same things that kept people from believing in and trusting Jesus back in Bible times, is the same thing that keeps people from believing in (and obeying) Him now; the need to be in control ourselves and wanting a "god" that fits our own agenda instead of getting the

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relationship in the correct order and submitting our lives to His. Control—verses—Submission. It's not about us! It is about Him.

• "We played music for you, but you didn't dance."
• "We sang a sad song, but you did not cry."
• John the Baptist came and did not eat or drink and they accuse him of having demons.
• Jesus comes eating and drinking and they accuse Him of doing it too much.
• Jesus does miracles—but they don't change their lives.
• Jesus' followers pick and eat grain on the Sabbath and the Pharisees throw a fit.
• The Pharisees try to trick and trap Jesus.
• Jesus heals a man's hand on the Sabbath—and the Pharisees make plans to kill Him.
• Jesus heals a blind man who also could not talk—and the Pharisees accuse Him of using Satan's powers. They just could not stand the thought that Jesus did not fit in their mold.

Still today, people try to create a god to their liking. Look at all the different denominations and theologies. All trying to put their own spin on who they think Jesus should be and creating their own god, with a

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model. Man being in control and their "god" subservient. Why do we make things so difficult? Jesus' words are very clear.

• Wisdom is proved to be right by what it does.
• How terrible for you! I did all these miracles, I showed you who I was, but still you would not listen, and you would not change your life and stop sinning. On Judgment day it will be better for Sodom than for you.
• I have hidden truth from those who think themselves wise and smart.  
• I have shown truth to those who will trust me like little children.  
• God the Father and I are one. To know me is to know Him. 
• Come to me! You who are tired and weary and you who have heavy loads. Come to me. I will give you rest.
• Accept my teachings. Learn from me. I am gentle. I am humble, and you will find (Find!!  Not work for, not achieve, but find!) rest for your souls. You will find it because I will give it. 
• What I am asking you to accept is easy. All you have to do is believe me and trust me.
• What I give you to carry is light. If your load is too heavy then you haven't given it all to me. Because what I give you to carry is light.
• I keep telling you this but you just don't seem to get it. Matthew 12:7 - "I want kindness more than animal sacrifice." (See Psalm 51:17) "You don't really know what those words means. If you understood them, you would not judge those who have done nothing wrong."

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