Amanda and I will return with regularity to the blogging fray in just a couple week's time. Closing on and moving into a house is a time consuming task!
A brief word of encouragement for today: "Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will."
Jesus' own people wanted him dead, the Romans beat and mocked him (Mark 15), and yet Jesus still gave himself totally over to God's will. In the end, he was vindicated, and as the scripture says, he did it for the joy that he knew was ahead for him and his people.
"...let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted." (Hebrews 12:1-3)
Endure suffering if it comes, especially if it's God's will to do so. Even through it, know that Christ is with you and that there is joy that remains ahead.
Monday, December 26, 2011
Monday, December 5, 2011
If you can?
"But if you can do anything, take pity on us and help us."Mark 9:22-23
"If you can?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes."
I love the way Jesus responds to this very sincere man who wants his little boy to be set free from the demon that plagues him. "If you can?" It's almost like, "Are you kidding me? Of course I can!"
So often I forget that Jesus CAN. Jesus can get me through any situation. Jesus can bring healing. Jesus can bring victory over sin. Jesus can fill your heart with joy. Jesus can open your eyes to see the world as it actually is.
Are we willing to let him? Or will we forget him, choosing instead to try things on our own?
"Yes we can?" No, not really...yes HE can.
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