“And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see Him of a long season, because he had heard many things of Him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by Him.” (Luke 23:8)
Herod had heard about Jesus. Perhaps he heard of the people who had been healed. Maybe he had heard about Jesus silencing the Pharisees and Sadducees. For whatever reason he was glad to see Jesus, it was not because he wanted to have Jesus hear his confession and to receive forgiveness for his sins. Jesus was just another “side show” as far as Herod was concerned. Whatever miracle Jesus might have performed in Herod’s presence would have done nothing to persuade him to become a believer.
Why do you want to see Jesus? Is it to see Him do some “tricks” and get even with those folks who crucified Him and who have hurt you in some way? Or, do you want to see Him in order to praise Him and to thank Him for saving your sin-sick soul and for forgiving you so many times over the course of time that you have you have been a believer? Do you want to see Him so you can say “Thanks” for the many times He has helped you and sustained you?
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