Why Follow Jesus
Tuesday June 12, 2018
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 an exceptional statement for Jesus to make to those of us who are used to doing things our own way and basing our hopes and dreams on our own experiences. God’s word clearly tells us: "There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death." (John 14:6 NLT) What do these words mean to you and me as we learn to walk in truth in recovery?
Sometimes we make choices that for the present time seem to be good, but before we know it we end up in trouble and wonder what happened. Sometimes we even blame God when we find ourselves burdened down by our own choices. The truth is that God alone knows what is best for each one of us. Only God has the complete information necessary to give us guidance over the long haul.
We were never made to live life on our own. We were created to live in relationship with God through Jesus Christ. We were created to live well as we allowed God to direct and empower us through His Holy Spirit. A life of following the desires of our own heart results in us needing to be forgiven and healed and saved from poor decisions and faulty plans.
God invites us today to consider the consequences of our past choices and to choose a new way of life, following His principles. It’s time to follow Jesus. He lived a perfect life, so we can learn from him. He died for our sins, so we can be forgiven and begin a new life in relationship with God.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, life isn’t everything I hoped it would be and I confess that the reason for that is my continuing to do things my way. Please forgive me. I surrender my will and life into your care. Come and live in me. Help me to surrender self-will and choose to do Your will, so I can experience the beautiful life You have promised. Amen
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