Proximity to Jesus and the things of faith is not faith itself

Luke 13:26 – “Then you will begin to say, ‘We ate and drank in your
presence, and you taught in our streets.’ ” Proximity to Jesus and the
things of faith is not faith itself. Many Pharisees heard His Word, but they
ignored it and refused to believe in it. We want to be not only hearers but
doers of Jesus’ Word. We want not just proximity to Jesus but true
communion with Him. We want to hear Him, follow Him, praise Him, and
return thanks.