"...And after this things he went forth, and saw a publican, name Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom, and He said unto him: Follow me!" Luke 5:27
I wish I had that great power of Jesus which can make a man turn around and repent. It would be the only thing I would be doing. But it seems that salvation is not as simple as that. Obviously, Jesus knew Levi would not say "no".
"Follow me!" Jesus says. It must be an enormous burden on The Lord´s shoulders. People often talk about how heavy the cross of Christ was. They think He is enjoying himself at a spa right now. John 5:17 "...My Father worketh hitherto, and I work.
"Follow me!" Jesus says. "I just want you to wake up. Can´t you see it? Who loves you with the love that I love you?" God is asking, and He says: "Would you give in your son? Are you able to see him die, and in spite of the pain in your heart, stop yourself from destroying the killers." God is asking: "Does your heart feel sorrow? If you know what hurt is, don´t forget it is because I made you like me. You feel emotion because I feel emotion. Therefore, you may estimate how much you owe me. And, if you don´t want to see it in the owing way, see it in the loving way! Because this sacrifice must tell you how much I love you."
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