I was reading a passage in John chapter 5 today where Jesus says, "You search the scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the scriptures point to me! Yet you refuse to come to me to receive this life." (39-40) In one quick phrase Jesus sums up everthing we need to know. Seek Him because He is life.
We find so many things that we feel have value aside from the Lord don't we? This speaks so much further than the obvious context, and although I am not one to pull any scripture out of context...it go me thinking. Where should we go when we feel overjoyed? Where should we go when we have questions? Where should we go when we are overwhelmed? Where should we go when we are at the bottom? We must bring it all to the feet of the Savior! Not just one part or the other...we need to bring it all to Him. It blows my mind that we can live our lives so easily running to God when it feels right. This is a truth to be put into practice. Jesus died so that we could have access to God freely thru Him. If this is true than we must not squander this gift. We need to run to the one who is everything that we will ever need...in joy, in sorrow, in peace, in war, in all things.
Father you are all we need. Thank you for making yourself available at all times. I pray that we may come together as the body of Christ, and be everything that you have called us to be. Don't let us fall behind...keep us accountable to your Spirit, and give us wisdom in our journey. You are great and gracious. Amen
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