John 6:66-67 The MSG “After this a lot of his disciples left. They no longer wanted to be associated with Him. Then Jesus gave the Twelve their chance: “Do you also want to leave?” Turning Back Or Walking With Jesus: What a penetrating question! Jesus’ words often hit home for us when He speaks in the simplest way. In spite of the fact that we know who Jesus is, He asks, “Do you also want to go away?” We must continually maintain an adventurous attitude toward Him, despite any potential personal risk. Some of those following Jesus in the book of John turned back from walking with Jesus; not into sin, but away from Him. Many people today are pouring their lives out and working for Jesus Christ, but are not really walking with Him. One thing God constantly requires of us is a oneness with Jesus Christ. After being set apart through sanctification, we should discipline our lives spiritually to maintain this intimate oneness. Never try to live your life with God in any other way than His way. And His way means absolute devotion to Him. Showing no concern for the uncertainties that lie ahead is the secret of walking with Jesus. Jesus wants us to be fellow labourers with Him. In verse 70 Jesus lovingly reminded Peter that he was chosen to go with Him. And each of us must answer this question, not only with words but with action, for ourselves and no one else: “Do you also want to go away?” Prayer: Lord, how little attention I have been giving to Christ in me; O Lord, forgive me. Fill me with a sense of Your forgiveness that I may not only joy in Your salvation, but be filled with Your Spirit for the work You have given me to do.
Posted on: Fri, 09 May 2014 10:53:36 +0000
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