Jesus did not only come to live on earth to go to his death on the cross but also to show us how to live!
"Therefore, when Christ came into the world, he said: 'Sacrifice and offering you did not desire, but a body you prepared for me; with burnt offerings and sin offerings you were not pleased. Then I said, 'Here I am – it is written about me in the scroll – I have come to do your will, O God.'" Hebrews 10:5-7 [NIV]
Throughout his life on earth Jesus remained obedient to God's will, even unto death.
"Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done."
Luke 22:42 [NIV]
Luke 22:42 [NIV]
Yesterday we briefly touched on putting the needs of others before self. Obedience to God is all about putting the will of God before your own. Again, Jesus demonstrates this to the ultimate. As we follow Jesus we are called to both live as he would want us to live, proclaiming and demonstrating his love to others, and to serve him. When we feel the call of God on our hearts do we respond, 'Here I am; I am ready to do your will', or in some other way?
We all have our own fears and desires. We all have our own comfort zones. It is only as we step outside those zones when God calls do we learn more of ourselves, do we grow more in faith, grow more as disciples and become more effective for Jesus.
Is God calling you to something different, something new (great or small)? How are you going to respond?
Mike Iredale
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