June 14, 2020 - Matthew 9:9-13 - "While the World Is Posturing, Jesus Takes the Position of Mercy"

Today we see people posturing in just about just baout every facet of life. Whether it's name-dropping or virtue-signaling or comparing their morals, politics, behavior, etc. . . . it's easy to put ourselves in a position where some people are below us. But when God sees beyond the outward appearances, he doesn't desire people who try to appear "better" in some way. Such people have no need for a Savior. Instead, he looks for hearts that need mercy. Such hearts that are filled by his mercy are inclined to show it to others. This is the Savior who shows his "posture" by reclining with sinners just like us; and he invites us to do the same. This saving mercy attracts us and many others to enjoy this better reality together.