Jesus’ enemies had it bad. Even in a situation where good might result, they could only hope for something negative.

And when something good did happen, they completely overlooked it. Because they were hoping for a negative on which to focus.

“And they watched him, whether he would heal him on the sabbath day; that they might accuse him” (Mark 3:2).

When I read this a bit ago, it struck me that sometimes I listen to some people that way.

No, it really isn’t that bad with me. I don’t listen to some people hoping they will say something negative for which I can “hang” them.

But this is a huge reminder to me to not overlook good.

And to not hope for evil.