Dwell

6/12/2020

John 1:38-39, 43 “Master, where dwellest Thou?...Com and see…Follow Me.”

Faith and fear cannot reside in the same place. Abiding in Jesus and abiding in self also cannot comfortably survive in the same space. You cannot be about your own worldly desires and interests, and also be about what Jesus’ will for your life is. The world is continually pulling at us for our undivided attention, but Jesus also wants that from us. So what do we stand for: the world, or the Savior of the world?

Chambers writes, “To say ‘Oh I’m no saint,’ is acceptable to human pride, but it is unconscious blasphemy against God. Humility before men may be unconscious blasphemy before God.” These are certainly strong words, but if I really think on them, would they apply to me? The Bible says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippeans 4:13) Do I let the pressure of false humility, or meekness before others, inhibit what God is calling me to do? Do I seek out the power of the Holy Spirit to invade my soul, so that I am able to love like Jesus did, sharing the truth of the Atonement no matter the personal cost? Chambers writes, “The disciple is one who has the new name written all over him; self-interest and pride and self-sufficiency have been completely erased.” Have I died to self, and do I dwell with Jesus?