Who He came to call

“I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”
–Mark 2:17

Did Jesus come to call you?

​Depending on your understanding of your own sinfulness or self-righteousness, this verse either comforts you or disturbs you.

You see, everyone needs to realize that everyone has sinned and every single one of us has fallen short of God’s glorious standard…which means all have been called by Him to be saved!

But something has to happen in your heart first. You need to realize that you are a sinner in need of a Savior. And then realize (and be greatly comforted by this fact) that Jesus came for you—to help you and forgive you; to heal you and to make you whole.

Yes, Jesus is calling YOU into His service as one of His followers.

Have you answered His call? Has something happened in your heart so that you realize your condition and your need for Him? Self-righteousness can’t save you. Despite how good you try to be, it will never be good enough. But God, in His love has made a way for you to be reconciled with Him through His son, Jesus. 

Turn away from self-righteousness and let it go. Ask Jesus to forgive you and receive what He has been longing to give you—His righteousness!