9/22/2020
This verse comes from the part of scripture where Jesus washes His disciples’ feet. He was setting the example for them to be servants and carry on the mission of sharing the Gospel. They will not be forced to do so, as evidenced by the one who betrayed Him. Chambers writes, “Our Lord never enforces obedience; He does not take means to make me do what He wants. At certain times I wish God would master me and make me do the thing, but He will not; in other moods I wish He would leave me alone, but He does not.” Such truth. I have certainly felt both of these ways in my journey with God. Jesus puts the call into us for what we are meant to do, but it is our responsibility to actually do it. When the Holy Spirit impresses something upon my life, whether it is something I must release to God personally or it is something that I am compelled to do for another person, the only way it comes to pass is through obedience. Keeping my faith, walking with Jesus, and seeking Him in all things is the only way. All else, through any other means falls far short of the power we have when we are truly walking with God and doing His will.
Currently in our world, as it has always been, people need to turn to God in submission and obedience. My prayer during this time is that others will see Jesus in me. Being obedient to God leads to a life transformed.
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