He knows human nature. So when the Pharisees were in a frenzy to kill Him, He knew not to trust anyone. He understands what lurks in the heart of mankind.
“Now when He was in Jerusalem at the Passover, during the feast, many believed in His name, observing His signs which He was doing. But Jesus, on His part, was not willing to entrust Himself to them, for He knew all men, and He did not need anyone to testify concerning man, for He Himself knew what was in man.” John 2:23-25.
Does that make you feel bad? It should not. You already know what is in your heart—Jesus does too. You cannot surprise Him. Haven’t we all let our own selves down many times and in many ways? He knows.
When Jesus sent out His disciples, He told them to be “shrewd as serpents, but innocent as doves” Matthew 10:16. You have to be careful whom you trust—though you must always be trustworthy.
And when you fail?
He is merciful. “For He knows our frame. He is mindful that we are but dust” Psalm 103:14.
God is merciful. He knows you will fail. He understands human nature. He is shrewd and savvy and He is not surprised.
So go to Him with your failures and sins. Confess. Repent. Ask for forgiveness.
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” 1 John 1:9.
Pray. Talk to God about your failures. Confess specifically. Thank Him that He understands human nature and is not surprised or shocked. Ask Him to help you do better. Ask Him to give you good ideas, tools, and strategies to do better.
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