The Doctor Will See You Now

July 25, 2025

KEY FROM GOD’S WORD:

Mark 2:17
When Jesus heard it, he saith unto them, They that are whole have no need of the physician, but they that are sick: I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.

 

THOUGHTS ON GOD’S WORD:

 

     Picture this in your mind for a moment. You are sitting in a doctor’s office when a man comes in with a cut to his right arm. The nurse rushes him in, and the doctor examines the wound. In the rush, they leave the door open, and you can see and hear them in the next room. “Yup,” says the doctor, “that will require stitches.” So, he removes his crooked needle and sterilized thread, grabs the patient’s arm, and begins to sew. You would probably say, “Wait a minute, doc, that arm does not need stitches.” To which he might reply, “Well, I sure do not want to mess with the other arm, look at it, it is all cut up.” Sounds crazy, right?

 

     All too often, this is how we seem to think of our faith in God. We want to keep the healing truth of God’s Word and continually discuss it with our saved friends. Now, there is nothing wrong with Bible Studies and the fellowship of the believers. Through them, we grow and become stronger in our faith and understanding of God’s Word. However, there comes a time when we need to take the truth to the hurting. Those who are weary from the world kicking them around and are looking for help. Jesus said the ones who are not sick do not need a doctor. Nevertheless, the maim of this world needs to know there is an answer to their search for true happiness. The answer is Jesus.

 

CARRYING THAT THOUGHT THROUGH THE DAY:

 

     It is always easier to talk with someone who agrees with us. However, that does not help the ones who are lost and hurting. Ask God to give you an opportunity to share the healing truth of Calvary today. Share Christ with someone. It is like telling them, “The Doctor will see you now!”

 

What healing power from God’s Word might you share?

 

 

IF YOU ARE JOURNALING:

Ask yourself, what are MY THOUGHTS concerning this Passage and today’s Devotion?

 

Do I find within this reading a CHALLENGE for my life?

 

What are one or two things I WILL DO today or this week to accept that CHALLENGE?

 

  

GOD TALKING TO ME:  July 25, 2025

THROUGH THE BIBLE ACCELERATED READING
^{(OT-1, NT & PS-2, Prov-Monthly)}
2 Kings 3, 4 / Psalm 22:22-31
Proverbs 25 / Mark 2

 

THROUGH THE BIBLE OLD & NEW TESTAMENT DAILY
Job 17-20 / Acts 21:1-17