Randy Rasner (@RandyRasner)

SEPTEMBER 8 Don't Let Him Pass By SCRIPTURE READING: MATTHEW 8:1-3 KEY VERSE: PSALM 3:4 I cried to the LORD with my voice, And He heard me from His holy hill. Read the description of this scene: "When He had come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. And behold, a leper came and worshiped Him, saying, 'Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean? Then Jesus put out His hand and touched him, saying, 'I am willing; be cleansed. Immediately his leprosy was cleansed" (Matt. 8:1-3). Jesus wants us to see Him as our only Source of help in every situation. Although the multitudes pressed in on Him, compassion rose up from within Him at the sight of the approaching man with leprosy who was deeply despised by others. Leprosy was a curse. All who associated with people having leprosy were considered ceremonially unclean as well. Yet the man dared to venture into the city in hopes of talking to Jesus. When Christ came near, the man immediately knelt before Him. It was a demonstration of his adoration of God. Next he told Jesus: "If You are willing, You can make me clean?" They were words of tremendous faith spoken by a man who did not doubt God's ability but feared that somehow he might be overlooked. Some who read these words have suffered for a long time. Jesus can heal your infirmity. He may choose to do so completely, or He may change the circumstances so that you can find peace and rest in your suffering. Don't let the Savior pass by; step forward in worship and allow Him to work in your life. Don't pass me by, Lord. Work in my life as I humbly bow in worship before You. (INTO HIS PRESENCE) I thank the Lord for each and every one of you that reads this/these. I pray that He will send blessings upon you and speak to your hearts! If this speaks to you, please answer His promptings. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Used with blessings and expressed consent, from his best selling book, “I Lift Up My Soul”, by Dr. Charles Stanley. (1932-2023) https://www.intouch.org/read/daily-devotions Be advised: I will not engage in debates about these posts. If you disagree with the content, please realize that the author has gone to be with the Lord. I encourage that you pray and ask God for guidance and allow Him to place upon your heart His will. Scripture references were provided by Dr. Stanley so that people could read the Word of God if they had questions. If you are one of those that choose to call me names and/or berate me over a post, then you have caused blessings for me in being admonished for Christ (Matthew 5:11).