Gawking, Balking, or Walking?

Now while he was in Jerusalem at the Passover Feast, many people saw the miraculous signs he was doing and believed in his name.  But Jesus would not entrust himself to them, for he knew all men. He did not need man's testimony about man, for he knew what was in a man.  —    John 2:23-25

During Jesus’ ministry, there were masses following Him and running to Him when they heard of his arrival in their town. 

· Some were curious, just gawkers – not unlike today’s highway rubber-neckers who star and gape mindlessly. 
· Others were balkers, those who dismissed the gospel, the good news or had disdain of Christ – not unlike today’s lost, unbelievers who dismiss the gospel or disdain Christ and his believers. 
· Lastly, there were those who were walking with, following Jesus, being disciples who received the good news with joy, chose the life to live by walking in the truth of His teachings – not unlike today’s Christ follower.

Today many don’t embrace Christ’s teachings, followers, or church.  They're honest with themselves, religion, and Christ; whether they’re gawking or balking, they will not be walking in Jesus.  

 

But, here is a question to ponder:

If you go to church are you walking with Christ, are you His disciple; or are you a church going gawker or balker? 

What are your thoughts on this?

Owen <><