THE CALL FROM JESUS
The call from Jesus Christ is that you follow Him, and the admonition from Paul is to follow those who, through faith and patience, obtain the promise. Jesus didn’t promise funfair if you follow him. He essentially promised us an identity and to give a sense of duty just as He told Peter; follow me, and I will make you a fisher of men. However, being dutiful comes with a reward, but the reward could come in time or in eternity because how do we justify many who laboured so hard yet without the earthy gratification many desire.
God didn’t change from being good to being wicked, you are probably the one who has a wrong perspective of him based on your cravings. Giant strides are possible with him but only on His terms, not yours.
Your selfish pursuit of happiness is already wearing you out though you will not want to admit it at least publicly. Jesus is calling again today, He is calling on all who are heavy laden. He is making an offer to give you rest only if you will let go of what seems so important to you and pick up a single instruction that is so important to Him. He says “follow me”.
Give Jesus Christ another chance, which may as well be your last chance. You have borne this needless pain enough, bend the knee, say yes to Jesus, ask him willingly to step into your life and the storms will be over in the blink of an eye. The symptoms of your pains may not disappear instantly but you will experience unexplainable peace from within and the strength to forge ahead.
Jesus Christ calls again today, do not pretend like you don’t hear.
Peace.
Abiodun Lawal.
Leave a Reply