Wicked Christians
Micah 6:1-4, 6-8; Psalm 50; Matthew 12:38-42
Micah 6:1-4 tells of the Lord’s case against Israel; “My people, what have I done to you? How have I burdened you? Answer me. In truth God was always faithful to the people of Israel despite their stubbornness or heart. God has always be faithful to us, even as a nation, God has blessed us beyond measures. We suffer severe hardship simply because of wickedness and greed we unleash on ourselves. The gospel presents us with a similar account. In spite of the many miracles the Lord worked, some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law demanded signs from him to prove his divinity. Christians today are always searching for signs and wonders for this reason many Christians are wanderers; they run from church to church, prayer houses to prayer grounds.
Beloved, the greatest sign has been given to us and that is Christ death, burial and resurrection. And so Jesus says in the gospel; “For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth” (Matt. 12:40). The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of our faith and it guarantees perpetual believe without doubting. So, Jesus says “A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a sign! (Matt. 12:39). Friends, any Christian searching for a sign is a wicked and adulterous Christian.
Let us pray
Almighty Father, have mercy and save us. Through your Son Jesus Christ, rescue your children from slavery to signs and wonders and by the power of the Holy Spirit help us to gain the wisdom of salvation. Amen.
