Saved But Not Surrendered

It is a spectacular act of grace for Jesus to pursue lost sinners who are dead spiritually, and who have no ability to save themselves. He finds us all in that sad condition. Some, like the leper in this message, are living a life of decay and doom. Jesus is not repulsed by these types of lives. He moves in with grace, mercy and love to save and deliver anyone who comes to Him. But what about what comes next? He saves us out of sin and into a relationship with Him. He is not merely our Savior, but also our Lord. That new dynamic means He has expectations, promises, and instructions for how we live. The leper in this story gladly received his life-changing salvation, but he failed to honor the One who saved him. He did not honor Jesus, nor did he obey Him. This is a sadly recurring scenario in the lives of many who believe that they are saved by Jesus. It is a dilemma worthy of us investigating.