Contemplative Bible Reading

Luke 10:29a (New Living Translation)

The man wanted to justify his actions, so…

justify: Verb, show or prove to be right or reasonable

Here comes trouble. This poor fellow—he reminds me of ME—wants to justify himself to Jesus. Imagine the folly of that one. Justify himself to the Son of God sent to a sinful world to bear the sins of everyone for all time and make those sinners presentable to God and…(need I go on?).

This poor fellow wants to prove to the Son of God that he is right and reasonable and…(need I go on?).

Jesus, please help me. Jesus, please bless me. Jesus, please guide me. (need I go on? Yes, I need to go on.)