May 2

But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people ~ John 2:24

Read / Listen
Judges 15:1-16:31
John 2:1-25
Psalm 103:1-22
Proverbs 14:17-19

New Testament

John 2:1-25

Summary

Behold, the Lamb of God
Jesus Calls the First Disciples
Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael

Now when he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many believed in his name when they saw the signs that he was doing. But Jesus on his part did not entrust himself to them, because he knew all people and needed no one to bear witness about man, for he himself knew what was in man. ~ John 2:23-25

It is clear that the people of Jerusalem who believed did not have true, saving faith, for the most part. Despite seeing great signs, they never received and rested upon Jesus for salvation, despite what they saw and understood. Being God, Christ knows all things about man; he knows that man is naturally wicked and deceitful and that his heart is desperately wicked. Christ knows if our attachments are set on earthly or heavenly things; if our understanding is light or dark; if our wills are surrendered or not to God’s will. It is therefore important that we are honest with ourselves and with God, repent, and place our whole faith in Christ alone for the salvation of our souls.