Master, Say On

"And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee.  And he saith, Master, say on."  Luke 7:40.  Jesus had come to the house of Simon as a guest.  A woman washes the feet of Jesus with her tears, and dries his feet with her hair.  Simon condemned this loving act by calling this woman a sinner.  Jesus, therefore, taught Simon a lesson on faith and forgiveness.  When Jesus informed Simon that He had something to say, Simon responded with a willingness to listen.  Jesus, the Master, has something to say to all of us.  While He speaks to us in His word, we must be willing hearers.  Jesus teaches us about love, grace, forgiveness, and service.  Our relationship with Him depends upon our hearing and doing.  Our attitude must be a willingness to hear.  Never are we to dismiss the teachings of Jesus.  The willing heart responds to the voice of the Master.  The voice of Christ draws us into the presence of God.  As He speaks, we hear and our lives are made better.  As we allow the Master to say on, we will know the higher meaning of life now and forever.