One of my readings for today came from the Gospel of Mark. A group of us are reading through this book together and today we focused on chapter 2. About half-way through the chapter, Jesus made a significant statement about his identity and calling.
He said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” As I have reflected on this principle, I am reminded not only of Jesus’ work on earth to bring salvation through his sacrifice; but I am also reminded of my desperate need for what Jesus offers.
Isaiah 53:6 tells us, “We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.” The person I was created to be has been damaged by my own doing. I have made choices in my life that led me farther and farther away from the God of creation. Many times through out my life I have known the right thing to do but I chose something shinier or more appealing – we like shiny things don’t we.
I have gone astray, but thanks be to God – Jesus came to restore the sinner! He came to heal the sick and redeem the wayward.
And for that, I am forever thankful and indebted!
Be blessed today!
Clay in the Hands 
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