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rl69
04-27-2017, 06:43 AM
Now there were certain Greeks among those who came up to worship at the feast. Then they came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and asked him, saying, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus."—John 12:20–21 (http://harvest.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=4f108f827aed8d503b5fca9fa&id=ce84cafa0d&e=3dd732485b)If you had visited ancient Greece and said that you believed in God, you would have been asked what His name was. The Greeks believed in multiple gods. It was said in that time that it was easier to find a god in Athens than a man.

Yet the Bible tells us there were “certain Greeks” in Jerusalem for the Passover who were looking for Jesus. There were, of course, religious leaders looking for Jesus because they wanted to kill Him. On the day Jesus rode into the city on a donkey, there were others looking for Him as well. But they were looking for a different Jesus who would fit into their mold. Then there were the people identified as “certain Greeks.” And it seems they had the right motives in looking for Him.

At this time, Greece had been conquered by Rome, and it had benefitted Rome in many ways. The Greeks were renowned for their incredible philosophy, architecture, and learning. In fact, the city of Athens was an intellectual center for the world.

Yet these Greeks, these men of culture, obviously were dissatisfied. Apparently their philosophies and religion had not satisfied them. Nor had their accomplishments. So there they were, saying to Philip, “We wish to see Jesus.” A more literal rendering of that statement would be: “We desire to see Jesus.” They wanted more than just a passing glimpse; they wanted to really see Him.

Is that your desire? Do you want to see Jesus? Jesus said, “‘Behold, I have come—in the volume of the book it is written of Me—to do Your will, O God’” (Hebrews 10:7). We don’t have to look any further than His Word. We can find everything we need to know about God in the pages of Scripture.

Boaz
04-27-2017, 07:13 AM
We can find everything we need to know about God in the pages of Scripture.

Good lesson for today rl69 ! Read your bible , you will become addicted . The only thing better is to study it with others . Then it takes on new understanding .

Pine Baron
04-27-2017, 07:24 AM
Yup, no matter how many times you read Scripture, there is always something new and timely. Your personal message.

GhostHawk
04-27-2017, 07:35 AM
Amen brothers.

square butte
04-27-2017, 09:51 AM
Thank You for the morning word - and fellowship

smoked turkey
04-27-2017, 10:35 AM
Good thought and devotion for today. I pray that today we have the thought, "I wish to see Jesus today in all my ramblings and going about". Thank you Lord for always being there for me.

USMC87
04-27-2017, 08:02 PM
Amen.

Blackwater
04-27-2017, 08:21 PM
Quote: "Yet the Bible tells us there were “certain Greeks” in Jerusalem for the Passover who were looking for Jesus. There were, of course, religious leaders looking for Jesus because they wanted to kill Him. On the day Jesus rode into the city on a donkey, there were others looking for Him as well. But they were looking for a different Jesus who would fit into their mold. Then there were the people identified as “certain Greeks.” And it seems they had the right motives in looking for Him."

Yep. Some things never seem to change. Folks still look for Him for all sorts of reasons. Really looking for the REAL Jesus is, and it seems has always been, pretty rare. Many approach the concept of finding Jesus and His Truth as a mental exercise, and thus, cannot possibly find the real thing. Only a sincere, humble and diligent search will turn up the Real Thing.

Thanks for this post, RL. So much Truth in there!