A Wicked Generation

May 30

(Luke 11:29 NIV) ““As the crowds increased, Jesus said, "This is a wicked generation. It asks for a miraculous sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.””

(Matthew 12:38-39 NIV) ““Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, "Teacher, we want to see a miraculous sign from you." {39} He answered, "A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a miraculous sign!””

“A wicked generation asks for a sign.” Why would Jesus say that? These people were not really interested in a sign from God. They were more interested in proving that Jesus was a false prophet. They wanted to humiliate Jesus in some way. No sign would have convinced them. Their hearts were hard and their minds were made up. Wickedness is godlessness and unbelief. It is more about a mindset, than a set of behaviors. You don’t have to be a terrorist or a mass murderer to be “wicked” in God’s eyes. If we consistently push God away and shun His revelation to us… if we ignore His word and consistently show a lack of faith… we have joined the wicked generation that Christ condemned. Jesus will not show off to win your heart. Your heart will be won when you allow God’s Spirit to soften it and when you become convinced of your need for His mercy and love. -- Friar Tuck’s Word of the Day