Mark 2:17 NIV
17 On hearing this, Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
INVEST: Jesus came to seek and save the lost. Like a doctor seeks out the sick, we are called to reach out to those who are spiritually hurting and in need of healing. This might mean stepping out of our comfort zones to connect with people who are different from us or struggling with sin. By investing in their lives, we reflect Christ’s love and compassion, offering them the hope and healing found in Him.
Looking to go deeper into today’s Scripture?
1. Sit quietly for a few minutes. Take a deep breath calming your heart and mind in the presence of Jesus. Ask the Holy Spirit to open your soul to hear what Jesus wants to tell you.
2. Read today’s Scripture slowly. Listen for God’s voice to you in the text. Read it again and try to identify one word or phrase that stood out to you or caught your attention.
3. Ponder/meditate what God is saying to you. What is going on in the passage? What is God wanting you to know? What is the good news He wants for you?
4. Begin to pray from this Scripture passage. Pray in response to what God is saying to you. What is the Holy Spirit laying on your heart out of this passage? Do you need to pray for a confession? Do you need to pray for action? Do you need to pray for a conviction or an affirmation?
5. Share with your family or friend. What is your key take-away from this passage? What will you put into practice? Who do you want to pray for to come to know Jesus?