I love this verse, John 6: 67-68, Jesus asks “You do not want to leave too, do you?”
Knowing my Savior as I do now, I would find that question heartbreaking. But really, He is asking us all that question. Why are we giving Him just our leftovers? After we do everything else in our day, then we find time for Him. Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of life.”
I don’t know about you, but once you’ve tasted Jesus, there truly is no turning around for anything else. Psalm 34: 8, I remember where I was without the presence of Him in my life, but now that I have tasted a new walk in life with Him, my life has never been the same. Good and bad times, God is still good. You view things that once drove you to fear and doubt, to hope and faith. You can’t help but see how good God is. It’s like you’re on the outside looking in. The world has gone crazy, and they don’t understand why you’re not shaken with them.
God’s word will either cause you to want to know Him more, or turn away from Him. His teachings are difficult, and often people are tempted to turn away because they think that is easier than changing. I don’t know what your life is bringing you, but mine is truly been bringing me strength, peace, and understanding to all the chaos this life can bring. Even though the road down here can be full of troubles and trials, it’s easier when you travel with Jesus.
There truly is no middle ground contentment. When Jesus asked His disciples if they would also leave, He was showing that they (we) could either accept or reject Him. When it comes to hearing the truth of His teachings, you will either be a true seeker, and want to go deeper into God’s word to gain more understanding and a better relationship. Or you will be those who reject Jesus because you don’t like what you hear.
On this journey home I am learning to trade my selfishness for His Holiness, and I will not turn around for another.
“To whom shall we go?”………………….. Peter answered for us all. There is no other way, JESUS ALONE has the words of eternal life.
Colossians 1: 18, …. “So He is first in everything.”…… Lord it’s “Your Renown” that I live for now. More of You, and less of me. Thank You for carrying me through this life and making my pathway straight. I hold dear Your every word.
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Kim
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