Monday, April 15, 2013

Feeling oneself worthless

Jesus loves imperfect people, failed, unbelievers and inconsistent in their faith. He died on the cross for you, he died in full and not in half, so your sins and failures have been treated in whole, not in half. Jesus focuses his attention upon the weak. When Peter had denied Jesus, he received special attention from the Lord. When Thomas was openly incredulous, Jesus went up to him and spoke to him. All the weak and the "bad" seemed to collect his attention. Indeed, you do not need to fear that you will be ignored, because you are so "poor as a believer." A synagogue leader was told "do not bother the teacher, your chances have gone already!" (Mark.5:35 freely). But: Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.” (Mark.5:36).