When God Writes ... RUN!
"And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground." (John 8:8) At this, those who heard began to go away one at a time, the older ones first, until only Jesus was left, with the woman still standing there." (John 8:9) The Pharisees did the only thing they could do, because "When God Writes ... RUN!"
"When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the
woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine
accusers? Hath no man condemned thee?"
(John 8:10)
The woman told Jesus No, no one was there to condemn her, and Jesus told her, "Neither do I condemn thee, go and sin no more." What did Jesus write on the ground? The Sins of the Pharisees! Each one who was ready to stone this woman saw that Jesus was writing his name in the dirt, and beside it, "his own sins!" No wonder they ran! Never had they known one who knew all about them and their own personal secrets. When their own sins were revealed and written down for all to see, the destruction and stoning of this woman suddenly was of no importance. It's interesting, isn't it, that these "stoners" didn't fall on their knees and repent ... they ran ... I guess that's what some do when they're caught red-handed!
There's only one reason the Pharisees dropped their stones and made their quick departure ... PRIDE! It's an age old problem, and we all have to "swallow" it from time to time. And, this is the reason some will not come to the Lord Jesus Christ. It's really sad, because the Lord would have forgiven the Pharisees just as He forgave the adulterous woman. Some find it hard to say those three little words, I am sorry; please forgive me; I was wrong; have mercy, Lord; cleanse me now; need Your Spirit; I need You; I'll be baptized; I'll turn around; I'm Yours, Lord ... just three little words make all the difference! And here's three more to add to the list: JESUS Loves YOU!
We've all been there ... in need of the Master's touch! The Lord came not to condemn, but to save, not to destroy, but to make alive, not to step on, but to raise up to newness of life! He gives Joy, peace, and love; He wants to fill you with His Spirit and give you a reason to live.
Maybe you're reading this, and you feel you have no reason to live; you've tried everything to dull your pain, but nothing works; you feel empty, alone, without hope, and you don't see a way out, except to die. STOP! Turn it all over to the Lord Jesus Christ right now. Ask Him to forgive you of all of your sins, cover you in His blood, and fill you with His spirit. Tell Him you will be baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of your sins. Just try it! I promise you; He will give you a new look at everything you're facing. Your life has always belonged to Him; let Him take it and make it brand new! He is waiting for your call; just call His name, JESUS! He's as close as the whisper of His name, and HE LOVES YOU!
The only reason Jesus wrote on the ground was to save a life. His desire was to save all of them, but He knew the hearts of the Pharisees. They were trying to trick Him with a twisted question. But, Jesus Christ is the Great I AM; He knows how to get rid of stones; He IS before the Pharisees were, and He WAS before they ever thought a thought, and He IS coming back to stand them before Him once again ... they'll have no stones then ... they'll bow on their knees and cry Holy!
Four little words, with a significant two, for all of us to remember now and for evermore: "When God Writes ... RUN ... TO HIM!"
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PromiseLand Church, Austin, Texas, Pastor Kenneth Phillips)
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