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Monday, July 7, 2008

Every Day With Jesus

Chapter 4

NO LOOKING BACK
Luke 9:51 - 62
" 'Anyone who lets himself to be distracted from the work I plan for him is not fit for the Kingdom of God'. " (v.62)

You can be sure that as you decide to commit yourself to Jesus Christ, many things will come before you which will try to distract you from the deep commitment you have made. I would not be surprised if already a number of it happen to you which have happened to you which have challenged your faith. But don't worry about that, for as you grapple with challenges - so you will grow

The call to full surrender

In today's reading we see three men who each felt drawn to follow Christ, but allowed something to come between them and call for full surrender. The first man volunteered to follow the Lord anywhere He went, but when told that Jesus had nowhere to sleep, the strange thing is that we hear no more from him.
The second man was called by Jesus to special service, but there was something else he felt he ought to do before taking that step.
The third man offered his life to Christ, but insisted to that he should first be allowed to say goodbye to his family.

Putting Jesus first

It must be understood, of course, that Jesus does not expect us to ignore our families, or turn our back on responsibility, but it comes to a test, then He wants to be first on the scale of priorities. We are living in days when great demands are begin on the followers of Christ, for our age is full of problems which no other generation has had to face. God want us to shine as light in age that is getting darker and darker. Having "put your hand to plough", don't look back, but keep your eyes fixed firmly on your Master who stand out in front. Make Him your highest priority, and make up your mind that whatever happens you will follow through with Jesus in every possible way.

PRAYER: Having found You as my Saviour and Lord, I can see that there is nothing I can look back to that can ever compare with You. Lord Jesus, You are the Captain of my salvation and the Saviour of my soul. Amen.

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