Jesus Goes Home

After John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee, preaching the good news of God: "The time is fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe in the good news!" Mark 1:14,15

I would like to propose a new thought, for me at least. The previous verses were about Jesus being in the wilderness being tempted.

There are times when God wants me in a wilderness, usually loneliness. As I love my family these times are devoid of them, it is as if, for them, I do not exist. Now, I am well aware that this is not necessarily the case, they are probably busy with their own lives. This weekend is one of those times and I knew God wanted to do business with me. I said, "as long as I receive gold." Gold for me is a treasure I am seeking God for, usually to do with people or breakthrough.

Today as I climbed my hill with my dogs and paints I asked for those who were suicidal. I want authority to minister to these people and see them come through to Christ. This is gold.

As I sat on my couch to write this I had the thought: 'what if every day of Jesus' wilderness experience was to win a type of soul?' Sacrifice is good if there is a result. For me the loneliness I experience at times is a huge sacrifice.

Now, as I consider all the times of pain, I think of the types of sacrifice and what I want from them. If I must suffer, then I want authority to minister to a growing need. I don't want o suffer needlessly. I want gold! 

Jesus had gone from being in a family and a community to loneliness and being misunderstood and rejected. I can relate. I want the treasure that comes with sacrifice. Souls!

John, Jesus' cousin was arrested, Jesus goes home to Galilee. I want to meet with Him on a higher level. Amen!

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