Tag: uncertainty

Only a Man

Only a Man

There is a part in the telling of Jesus ministry that catches my eye every time i read it. This account is found in Matthew 9:35-38 and reads thusly:
35 Jesus traveled among all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, announcing the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every sickness. 36 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he had compassion for them because they were troubled and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The size of the harvest is bigger than you can imagine, but there are few workers. 38  Therefore, plead with the Lord of the harvest to send out workers for his harvest.”

Jesus saw the people and had compassion. His heart was broken for their helpless, and troubled spirits. His desire for them was that they would become part of the harvest. That they would give their hearts to Him completely. His heart is for us too. His desire is for us to be more than a part of the harvest but to be workers in the field. Taking the good news to the world that is wandering, troubled and helpless. To shepherd them to the Great Shepherd.

This song by Jonny Lang is one of my favorites (listen to it here). It is the song of a man who finds himself helpless but returning to Jesus. That is our story too…let us have compassion on those around us…let our heart break for what breaks the heart of the Lord and be workers in a vast field where the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.

You are loved,

cj

Trust and Obey

Trust and Obey

Have you ever been on the edge of a conversation? You know when you hear information but not all the information and in knowing some or part but not all you are left to wonder…

The disciples were in this boat all the time. Even at the end of their time with Jesus; “He replied, ‘The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know…” He continued, that we would have all we need, sufficient for our time here on earth to do the will of the Father.  Acts 1:7-8

Sometimes not knowing everything is a very freeing place to be, its only in those times that one becomes discontent not knowing or uncomfortable not knowing all the details that stress becomes an issue. Some great wisdom comes from this Proverb in chapter 3:5-6; “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek His will in all you do, and He will show you which path to take.”

The path will still be full of uncertainty, the unknown, mysteries etc. You won’t have all the answers. In fact you might have more questions but its not our job to have all the answers only to trust and obey.

You are Loved,

cj