"When Jesus heard it, He said to them, ‘Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance'" (Mark 2:17).

Jesus made a very profound statement in this verse. He said, "Those who are well have no need of a physician." That may sound simple, but actually it has great spiritual depth. Many people I have met over the years are in great need. They need finances, they need friendship, they need healing, and they need love. They always seem to need something.

However, it's never been God's plan for His children to live in need of anything. If we need money, then we are not prosperous. If we need healing, then we are not walking in health. If we need hope, then we are not in faith. And if we need love, we are admitting that we do not have love.

God wants us to move from wanting and needing into having and possessing. God is complete in all things. He has no lack and He has no need. Ephesians 5:1 says that we are to be like God. We are to be complete and without need. Even though the Scriptures tell us that God knows our needs before we ask (Matt. 6:8), after the asking, the need should be gone. Here's why.

Revelation 21:23 tells us that the New Jerusalem has no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it because the glory of God illuminates it. Then that verse goes on to say that the Lamb is its light. This statement may sound elementary, but it is true – where there is light and illumination, there is no need for an object that gives light.

In the same way, if we are like God, we will be walking in completeness. Our lives will be shalom -- everything will be whole, peaceful, healthy, safe, sound, tranquil, prosperous, perfect, full, restful, and in harmony. There will be no agitation and there will be no discord. God's plan is for us to walk past our needs and to be complete in Him.

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