Luke 7:30

“But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the will of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.” – Luke 7:30

Have you ever wondered why so many religious and knowledgeable people struggle to accept Jesus? Why do they resist God’s ordinances like baptism and hesitate to receive the gospel?

Baptism is not something new. Even in the Old Testament, when people were unclean, God instructed them to wash their bodies and clothing before entering the camp (Numbers 19:7-8; Leviticus 15:5-8). It was always meant to be a sign of cleansing and obedience.

Yet religious people often believe they are already “good enough.” They create their own rules and standards, convincing themselves they are righteous, while rejecting God’s way. On the other hand, lawyers, educated, professional, successful, wealthy. They trust in their own wisdom and achievements. But Scripture warns: “Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength, whose heart departs from the Lord” (Jeremiah 17:5). Both groups lean on themselves instead of yielding to God, and in the end, that path leads to destruction the eternal lake of fire unless they repent and surrender to His will.

The Scriptures remind us that “the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18). The gospel is God’s hidden wisdom revealed. If Satan had known that Jesus’ death on the cross would bring salvation, “he would not have crucified the Lord of glory” . But in what looked like weakness, God triumphed.

Friend, “today is the day of salvation”. Humble yourself. Accept God’s way, not your own. Remember, “the kingdom is the Lord’s, and He rules over the nations”. Don’t harden your heart . Don’t lean on your own understanding . Don’t resist or grieve the Holy Spirit.

Instead, receive the will of God, and you will find life, freedom, and everlasting joy in the Lord Jesus Christ.