John 6:16-29
Inspired thots:
Firstly, it's amazing how QUICKLY things happen with Jesus; ... v21 'immediately the boat reached the shore...' Wow! Jesus can speed up or slow down time; truly, time is in His hands! (Ps 90:4, 2 Pet. 3:8)
Secondly, the people sought after the PHYSICAL, not the SPIRITUAL. They went looking for Jesus because their tummies were satisfied, not their soul or spirit. Still on the wrong track...
Thirdly, it is the way of life to 'work for your living' in this world; but what is one really working for that is more important than satisfying the Physical?
The Lord spoke a SECOND time to me on verse 28; I had it last night for SG when sharing how a particular verse impacted oneself. This verse was chosen as I led the group to share the verse according to their birthdate (mm/dd) in their favorite bible book. I was led to John 6:28.
"What must (I) do to do the WORKS God requires?"
~> Yes, Jesus gave the answer in v29: BELIEVE in the one (Jesus) HE (Heavenly Father) has sent.
That is just ONE and the FIRST Work.
What other works?
~> Matthew 25:35-40 sprang to mind. I remember God's heartfelt desire in the Great Commission (Matt 28:19) but though 'the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak'. (Matt. 26:41)
~> Ok... I give excuses not 'to GO...'
~> Now, God BRINGS to my path... migrants; OA; MBBs... right at my 'doorstep'... right in front of me. What other excuse do I still give? It will only show ... disobedience... pride... self.
That is why I get into OA ministry... a small small role. Let me get started on Matt. 25:35-40 in a small way... (my way...) :) or :(
I may not be 'feeding the poor' physically; 'quenching the thirsty'; showing hospitality; clothing the needy; tending the sick or visiting those in prison...
I will avail myself in what I can; just need to MAKE TIME... re-adjust my priorities and be more efficient with time management to be more effective while submitting all things to God's hands.
Yes, He will move the mountains THROUGH me and FOR me.
PRAISE THE LORD!
A daily time out with the Lord Jesus, to hear Him speak to ME. I am asking the Lord to share HIS thoughts with ME, to teach me more about Himself, and how I can be drawn closer to Him... for 'His thoughts are not my thoughts and neither are His ways my ways' Isaiah 55:8,9. This blog is not a theological exegesis. This blog is to record down the INSIGHTS & INSPIRATIONS of God's Word to me; speaking LIFE into my life for Abundant life! :)
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