Day 45 Jesus Ministers Despite
Jesus the Lamb of God who walked among us seeing and hearing our thoughts, our ugliness. "I'm opting out, this is bad, God. These folks are not appreciating me. Where in the world did they ever get the thought that I am a devil?!!!! They go too far, too far." Never were these His words. Our response, good or bad, was not a factor for what He would or would not accomplish. He motored on in love, despite us. He knew who He had come to save - uh, sinners!
Jesus' ministry was not deterred by you, me or the others. He did not reconsider or ease off because of poor reactions. He did not allow what He saw or felt to put Him off course. Instead, He kept His eyes solely on His Father and what He was doing. He kinda had to, for He only did what He saw His Father doing. His ministry was propelled by pleasing His Father and this allowed Him to endure all for obedience to His Dad.
Jesus's death allows you and I to do likewise. We have the privilege of continuing in ministry without validation from others. We have the privilege of rejoicing despite the pathetic circumstances surrounding our lives. We do not have to be liked by people to continue to serve. We are free from other's views. For we are now fully accepted into the Throne Room of all Throne Rooms! We have an audience with our Maker. Life is good. The Holy Spirit in the 21st century is able to live in our hearts and streamlive God's thoughts and ways. It is about Him not us. Good thing.
Lent is freeing me from dust like attitudes and helping me see the beauty in Jesus, His power, and His might. He has placed me to live in a Kingdom more concerned about following the King than following my needs or pleasing others. This is freedom.
This is freedom...but still fleshly insecurities pull...
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