Luke 6:5 Then Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.”
I have lived long enough to know that I will find whatever I look for in each day. If I am looking for reasons to be angry, I’ll find them everywhere. If I am spoiling for a fight, opportunity for one will be around every corner. If I am looking for reasons to be grateful, reasons to praise my Savior, I’ll find them everywhere I look, too.
Luke 6:6 On another Sabbath he went into the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was shriveled.
The Pharisees and the teachers didn’t like Jesus, didn’t trust Jesus, felt threatened by Jesus. They were looking for reasons to accuse Him. How many times have I been guilty of something similar? Feeling threatened in my comfort zone by someone and spoiling for a fight because of it? Looking for reasons to not like the person so that I can justify my feelings? Jesus, Help me.
Luke 6:7 The Pharisees and the teachers of the law were looking for a reason to accuse Jesus, so they watched him closely to see if he would heal on the Sabbath.
Precious Savior, Thank You that we find what we look for in life. Help me to look for reasons to be grateful, for reasons to praise You. I know when that’s what I look for, I’ll find them everywhere I turn. Thank You for Your abundant blessings. Amen.
Luke 6:8 But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said to the man with the shriveled hand, “Get up and stand in front of everyone.” So he got up and stood there.
Have a blessed day.