BESEECHING JESUS!
BESEECHING JESUS!
Chapter 8 of the book of Matthew tells the story of the centurion who came to Jesus in behalf of his sick servant who was in near death. When the centurion heard that Jesus was coming to Capernaum, he left his home and went to find Jesus. The Bible says that when he came to Jesus, he came “beseeching” Him. The word “beseech” is not a commonly used word in modern times, but it was a word that meant to “seek out with all that is within you” or “to passionately pursue with an unrelenting desire”. Beseeching Jesus was not a casual approach to the Master. It wasn’t what I have called, a “bump into God” kind of theology whereas the centurion would have said to his sick servant, “I heard that Jesus is coming to Capernaum, so this is what I’ll do for you. I’ll go to Capernaum and hang out there for a while and if I happen to bump into Jesus or He bumps into me, I’ll put a good word in for you”. No, he went to Capernaum with a strong conviction to find Jesus no matter what and he wouldn’t return home until he did. His was a passionate pursuit, a driving force that would not rest until that which was being pursued was embraced. Such was the heart of this centurion.
Likewise, may we learn what it means to “beseech” Jesus in our lives, knowing He is the Only Answer for every need, the Only One who can save, heal and deliver. May God free us from the casual “bump into God” theology that knows nothing of seeking God with all that is within us.
So be it Lord Jesus!
UPCOMING MINISTRY:
Over the next few weeks we will holding special meetings in:
-Granada Hills, CA -Modesto, CA -Las Vegas, NV -San Diego, CA -Santa Monica, CA
PLEASE PRAY FOR EACH OF THESE CITIES. EACH ONE REPRESENTS PEOPLE WHO NEED JESUS.