Living in light of eternity

  In his book, “The Teaching Techniques of Jesus” Herman Harrell Horne, an expert in educational theory, states that Luke 15 is the most perfect parable ever constructed.    That’s not surprising.    It was given by the most perfect person.    You are probably familiar with The Prodigal Son. That’s the final section of three parts- the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son. The religious leaders of the day had a serious problem.    They could not understand Jesus.    They continually asked Him,  “Why do you eat and drink with the tax collectors and sinners?” They could not comprehend why He would fellowship with unbelievers.    They probably were concerned that the attitudes and actions of the sinner would rub off on them.    This was not an issue for the Lord Jesus.    He was impervious to their negative influence.    He brought light into the darkness, not the other way around. ...

  “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls . “For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (Mt 11:28-30) “Come to me.” Jesus beckons all who are weary to come to Him.  What a comforting thought.  Those of us who are weary and heavy-laden- and that includes us all.  Life can certainly be wearisome.  The burdens we often carry are too much for us.  Jesus understood the plight of the human condition.  He has a solution.  He promises rest for those who are weary.  What a wonderful promise.  What burdens do we carry?  Certainly, the burden of sin and guilt is a huge one.  Who among us does not recognize our sin and moral failure?  The burden of sin is the universal experience of the human heart. for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God , (Ro 3:23) Certainly, Jesus ...