And
when they saw him they worshiped him…. (ESV)
The early disciples were faithful, first to their
Jewish religion and then to the truth that Jesus had taught. They would never have worshiped a false god
like Zeus or Minerva. These few words
tucked away in the last chapter of the book of Matthew reveal something of
extraordinary significance. When they
saw the risen Jesus, they worshiped Him and they would never have worshiped
anyone other God. The conclusion is
obvious. They believe that Jesus was
God.
Jesus is our friend. He is our brother. He is our savior and the lover of our souls, and
each aspect of our relationship with Him is perfected by His being God. Why can I count on Him when I cannot always
count on human friends? Because Jesus is
God. Why can I trust Him with every fear
and doubt without worrying over how He will receive it? Because Jesus is God. Why can I have confidence that He knows what
is best for me in this life and can secure my eternal future? Because Jesus is God.
When you see the love and grace of Jesus in your
life, thank Him as you would anyone else, but do one more thing, a thing you
can only do with Jesus. Worship Him.
My Lord and my God, my Savior Jesus, I adore
You. I lay my life before You and
worship You. You are my light and my
salvation. May every word from my mouth,
every thought in my mind, and every action I take glorify You, my God and my
friend. Amen.
Copyright © 2014 by Steven R. Perkins
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