Have you ever gotten ready for a big event? Maybe a prom in high school, a first date, a dinner with a new friend, or a meeting with an old one you have not seen in a while.
1. Think back to how your nerves felt. Jot down the emotions that come to mind.
Most of us would be excited, a tad nervous. We would want to make a good impression, people to see us at our very best. Now imagine how you would feel if you knew the upcoming meeting would be confrontational at best. You know it can go bad and go there in a hurry, but it is something you have to do.
2.How would your nerves change?
I would venture that our woman felt the full range of this emotional scale. She felt compelled to go to Christ; I am sure wanting Him to accept her. She was also aware of the fact that the Pharisee knew who she was. He could have her dragged out of the house and thrown in to the street. He could publicly shame her in front of the very One she was coming to see.
Can you hear her arguing with herself?
This is the only way.
They know who you are.
They won't let you in.
This is what I have to do.
She was well aware of the costs. However, they were ones she was willing to pay.3. Read Philippians 3:8. How does this verse apply to our story?
"that I may gain Christ".
No one took her pride this time.
This time she would deliberately lay it down to reach the only One who could give it back.
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