Committed to Hearing Jesus

Then Jesus called his disciples unto him and said, I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now for three days, and have had nothing to eat: and I will not send them away fasting, lest they faint in the way (Matthew 15:32).

Jesus had begun to gather a large following almost everywhere He went. Crowds wanted to hear His teachings and see His miracles. On this occasion, He'd been teaching for three days, and most of them hadn't brought anything to eat. Despite the varying reasons they'd come, these people demonstrated their commitment through this fact alone.

Can you imagine choosing to sit and listen to sermons and lessons for three days? What do you think about also going without food the whole time? I see many people in church today who get upset if the preacher talks beyond twelve o'clock. They want to go home to dinner or make it to a restaurant before the crowds. Where are their priorities? I can't see them listening to anyone for three days, much less going without food to do so.

We should go to church with the intention of worshipping and meeting Jesus in a special way. Our attitudes will determine how much we get out of the service. We should hunger and thirst for God's Word, to have a closer relationship with our Maker, and to know Him better. Going to church is an opportunity, not just a duty. What are your priorities, your attitude?

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