John 8 devo application points:
(1) Gather with Jesus
We need to gather around Jesus to be taught by Him. Sit with Him daily and read Scripture (John 8:2). Let Him teach you richly!
(2) What are you caught in?
A woman was caught in adultery (v3). What are you "caught in"? Confusion? Hopelessness? Lust? Overeating? Gossip? Criticism? Doubt? Anger? Bitterness? What is it for you that you are "caught up in?"
(3) Ask Jesus
Question to ask (v5): "Now what do You say?" in reference to Jesus. The teachers of the law and the Pharisees asked this question trying to trap Jesus in order to accuse Him of something. However, we need to ask Jesus this question in order to receive truth in our given situation. Ask Jesus what He wants to say to you today for your given circumstances: "Jesus, here's my situation. What do you say about it?" Spend some time in Scripture meditation and prayer. Maybe He will "bend down and write into your life with His finger (v6b). Your circumstances...your life is not too low for Christ Jesus! He will put His finger in your life "again and again" (v8)...even if you feel like dirt!
(4) No stones
(v7)- No one threw a stone at the lady caught in adultery. They were sinful too. Guess what, Jesus was the only one capable to throw a stone because He was without sin. However, as one preacher says: Jesus did not have any stones in His pocket either! Christ is not out to "stone" you...condemn you...destroy you...Christ has come down to save you and help you out of your sin and difficult circumstances..."...neither do I condemn you...(v11). How great that was for a woman who was naked and embarrassed and feeling like absolute dirt. How great is that for you and me! By the way...if Jesus isn't throwing stones at you...quit throwing them at yourself! While you are at it...quit throwing them at others...the President, government, your enemies, your church, your family...stand with them as Jesus stood with the woman!
(5) Only Jesus was left
(v9) - hopefully there will come a day when "only Jesus is left with you standing with Him"...no more hopelessness...no more confusion...no more accusers...no more sin...no more stone throwers...may there be that day
In Jesus Name, Amen!
