Friday, March 8, 2013 -- Why Follow Jesus (1)
Friday March 8, 2013
Jesus says: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me. (John 14:6 NLT) That’s a pretty strong statement from someone to all of us who are used to doing things our way and basing our hopes and dreams on our own experience. We are also told in God’s word that: "There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death." (Proverbs 14:12 NIV)
We were never made to live on our own. We were created to live in relationship with God through Jesus Christ. We were made to be forgiven and healed and saved FROM a life of following our own inadequate plans. We were created to live a life that God would direct and empower through His Holy Spirit. We were created for a life with God that would be meaningful and satisfying because it would be the way of life and truth.
God invites us today to consider the consequences of our own choices and to make a new and living choice. The Bible shows us how God sees us with these words: You are saying, ‘Our sins are heavy upon us; we are wasting away! How can we survive?’ As surely as I live, says the Sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of wicked people. I only want them to turn from their wicked ways so they can live. Turn! Turn from your wickedness, O people of Israel! Why should you die? (Ezekiel 33:10-11 NLT)
If we are experiencing a life that is not what we hoped it would be, then we are not surrendering ourselves to Jesus and in some way, are continuing to do things on our own. Let's make that choice for God today and begin to live the life that we have longed for all of our life.Audio for Friday, March 8, 2013 -- Why Follow Jesus (1)
Recent Meditations
Giving Hope
Partners in Hope is supported wholly by our friends and community. We are thankful to everyone who partners with us to help bring hope to the discouraged, hurting, and hopeless.