,DO WE REALLY WANT TO SEE?

It’s amazing how some people can be faced with the facts and still not see the truth. People abuse their bodies with drugs or alcohol and can’t believe that they get sick or completely damage their body. The facts are there, but they just don’t want to see. Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. we will be discussing whether or not we really want to see the truth. We would love for you to join us at 400 Main here in Hemphill. We also have Bible Study at 9:30 a.m. where we are discussing the book of Acts. The following poem illustrates how we make the choice of whether we want to see or not.

DO WE REALLY WANT TO SEE?

Eph. 1:15-19

The shepherds were guarding flocks on a lonely hill, when they saw angels fill the air.

Yet that was not enough for them; they wanted to see if Jesus was really there. Simeon prayed the Lord

Simeon prayed the Lord would bless his life, and let him see the Savior before he died. When they brought baby

When they brought baby Jesus to him, “For mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, Lord,” he cried.

The magi saw the heavenly star as it shone brightly in the west that night.

Then they traveled far to see the child, they came to worship with all of their might. None of these were

None of these were willing to be content to settle for second best.

They wanted to see the Savior for themselves before they took a rest.

Yet many saw Jesus, our Lord, without the desire to draw Him close to their heart.

They only wanted comfort, not real commitment; they missed the most important part.

The rich young ruler asked for salvation, but his heart only focused on his wealth.

He could have chosen a life with the Savior and could have enjoyed eternal health. Zacchaeus was another

Zacchaeus was another wealthy man, yet he was willing to climb a sycamore tree.

He wanted to get closer to the Savior and with others in the way he couldn’t see. He sought Jesus in order to change his life, instead of only wanting a casual glance. The rich young ruler sought salvation also, but only on terms that he could choose and advance.

Now the question before us this day, as we live our lives and strive to be who we want to be,

Are we willing to commit to Jesus so He can change our lives; do we really want to see?