Mark: In Need of a Saviour

I really don’t like going to see the doctor, and I think most people are like me. The only time you go to see the doctor is when something is not right: there’s a pain where there’s never been one before, or a spot, or a fever, or any number of abnormalities. Something is wrong and we can’t fix it. We go see the doctor when we don’t have the answer or solution to our problem — it is a cry for help. If you’re like me (or most people in our culture), we don’t like admitting that we need help. It’s a sign of weakness, admitting that we don’t have it all together. We like to be able to fix things on our own, and be in control.

When it comes to our faith, Jesus says that there’s not much He can do for those who are “righteous”, for those who have it all together. If they’re fine on their own then they don’t need anything, or anyone, else. And to that Jesus says, “Okay.” Jesus never forces Himself on anyone. But to those who are sick and needy, to those needing a Saviour, Jesus says, “Here I am. Take my hand. Follow me.” The truth of the matter, what we only really see after we’ve taken His hand, is that everyone is in need of saving, everyone needs a doctor, there is no one who is righteous apart from Jesus, and in that way Jesus has come for all.

This week we’re continuing our series in the Gospel of Mark, looking at Mark 2:13-22. If you haven’t already read through the whole book I’d encourage you to do that this week. Hope to see you out this week!

Pastor Mike