"A wicked and adulterous generation looks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.”

Matthew 16

Here the Pharisees and Sadducees come to Jesus and demand a sign...to prove He is the King of Kings, who He says He is.  To this Jesus responds:

^"A wicked and adulterous generation looks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah.” v4

We must understand that we are poor in spirit, that we are sinful.  If we recognize our need for Jesus we don't need proof...we have faith in trust that He us freed us from our sin...that we can turn from our sin, believe in Jesus, follow Him, and have eternal life.  We will have no more a sign than Jonah was to the Ninevites.

Furthermore, we know not to test our Lord because Jesus says not to:

Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. 

For it is written:

“He will command his angels concerning you,
    and they will lift you up in their hands,
    so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.”

   

Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'” Matthew 4:5-7

My Prayer: Lord, You are a great God...I don't need to ask for evidence of Your greatness.  I have seen this greatness in my own life...transformed as a father, as a husband, as a man.  I have seen miracle and life change in others.  I have seen Your hand in nature....You are truly the King of Kings and my Lord and Savior.  I am not worthy of such a God....the love and blessing You provide.  I am selfish...I am critical and there is more sin...too much to mention.  Thank You that You love me anyway but please forgive me Jesus!  Help me be the man You intend for me.