"But when Jesus heard this, He said, 'It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.'" (Matthew 9:12)
It is interesting to note that, although the Pharisees addressed their inquiry to the disciples of Christ (in Matthew 9:11), it was not the disciples who responded. Christ Himself stepped in to speak on behalf of His followers.
We who live life in the community of faith are so blessed! We have been called to follow Jesus, and we have answered the call. We have traded out our traditional employ and have submitted ourselves to the Lord, and as a result we have this privilege of being protected and defended by Him. There is no longer any need for us to defend ourselves: our Defender knows best what to say in any and every situation.
Lord God, place a guard on my lips that You might be free to speak.
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