“Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye?”
John 1:38a
Steve Cleary recalls a memory of working with a persecuted pastor in the United States. It exposes the lovelessness of supposed believers (‘churchians’ is Astronaut Charlie Duke’s term for them) for the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ.
He wrote:
"I remember during my years of traveling with Pastor Richard Wurmbrand (author of Tortured for Christ) there were times when I was able to invite a friend to meet with him, or I was asked through another acquaintance to secure a meeting. Pastor Wurmbrand was always happy to meet with anyone as much as his health allowed.
However, more often than not, the guest would ask a question about a commonly debated Biblical issue. They might ask about a prophecy, Cain's wife, gifts of the Holy Spirit, which Bible version was the best or even when the rapture was going to take place. Richard never answered the questions but would typically, and graciously, steer the conversation in another direction.
After one such meeting with one of my friends, Past Warmbrand asked me, "Why don't they ask me about Jesus or about being a better Christian?" I was angry and sad at the same time. Here was a man, a spiritual giant, who had spent 14 years in communist prisons for his faith, had endured brutal torture for his work in the underground church, had learned the secrets of Christ's love in the most horrific situations, and my friend wanted him to settle (or unsettle) a petty doctrinal debate."
What’s the most pressing question on your mind today, Christian? How is it you can look into God’s Book, go to a Bible-believing church, and come away concerned about your emotional health, or ‘how we’ve always done things’. Or worse: to come away with no intrigue at the Person of Jesus Christ at all?
“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.”
John 5:39
After Jesus’ resurrection, Simon Peter the disciple had many questions over his future, his nation’s future, and the church’s future. It seemed that God was going to do something BIG with John the Apostle, and Peter just had to know more. But Christ had an answer for him that ought to suffice us also.
“Jesus said unto him, If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee? follow thou me.“
John 21:22
Why don’t you ask about Jesus? He is the Answer to the Greatest Question most men never ask.
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Needed this. Thank you, brother.
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