HE KNOWS

READING: JOHN 2:23-25

Verses 23 & 24: “Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name when they saw the signs which He did. But Jesus did not commit Himself to them, because He knew all men”

When the Lord Jesus triumphantly entered Jerusalem, He knew that many of those who loudly praised Him would soon just as loudly call for His death. He was never deceived by demonstrations of belief and support by the people. The reason, as stated in verse 24, was that He knew all men. Later, in verse 25, it also states that, “He knew what was in a man.” Now, more than 2000 years later things are not greatly different. There are still superficial professions of faith which repeat the ancient and sad experience that was encountered by our Lord. Those who are insincere or dishonest for whatever reason will still deny Him when that suits them more. For His part, He will still not commit Himself to those who will only prove to be disloyal. Those who desire the blessing of the commitment of the Lord, will not receive it if they hang around merely for what they see Him doing that impresses them at some time. Those who desire to receive that commitment must instead believe in and accept the Lord Jesus for who He is, the Son of God and their Savior. Only they will receive the things which God has prepared for those who love Him. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. What in these days might cause an insincere attraction to Jesus?

2. What is meant by the statement “He knew all men”?