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Why Follow Jesus

Wednesday June 14, 2023
 

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)  For us who are used to doing things our own way and basing our hopes and dreams on our expectations, that’s an exclusive statement for Jesus to make.  God’s word clearly tells us: "There is a way which seems right to a person, But its end is the way of death. (Proverbs 14:12 NASB) What do these words mean to you and me as we learn to walk in truth in recovery?

Often 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 attribute the blameto God when we find ourselves burdened down by our own deliberate choices. The truth is that God alone knows what is best for each person. Only God has the foreknowledge necessary to guide us 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.  God’s intention was for us to thrive and have a good life as, through His Holy Spirit, He empowered us to follow His principles in all our ways.  Following the desires of our own heart results in us needing to be forgiven and saved and healed from the effects of our poor decisions. 
God invites us to consider the consequences of our past choices and to choose a new way of life.  In the Bible we read that Jesus humbled Himself and came to earth to die for our sins and to restore our relationship with God. We also read about God’s principles for living life to the full. Today, let’s accept all that Jesus has done for us, humble ourselves, and turn from our rebellious ways to God.

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… (Ezekiel 33:10b-11 NLT)

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, Life is not everything I hoped it would be and I confess that the reason for this is I continue 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 abundant life You have promised.  Amen

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