It took only moments for Levi to decide to follow Christ. Levi was one of many who found Jesus completely compelling and were drawn to him. Do you want to be a Christian? Then look at Jesus and see how awesome he is. Do you want your Christian life to be renewed? Then look at Jesus and take delight in him.
Read more...The psalmist could face death with confidence, joy and praise. He had known and enjoyed God in this world: he was sure that his relationship with God would not be ended even by the grave.
Read more...Jesus called the most unlikely man in town to be his disciple. Why? And Levi left everything and followed him straightaway. Why? How do we account for his instant obedience?
Read more...All through Old Testament times God’s people waited for a king worthy to reign alongside the Lord on Mount Zion. But who could meet the standard of perfect righteousness? Jesus alone is worthy to take the scroll and reign at God’s right hand.
Read more...Jesus didn’t wait for his elect to look for him: he went out to search for them. And how different they were! A leper was desperate to be cleansed; a paralytic would never have come if others hadn’t brought him; a tax-collector was determined to carry on in his life of sin. Jesus found them all!
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