June 6, 2022 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John
Leaving Jesus Behind…the challenge!
The Bible has lots to say about trying to do things on your own. Too often we leave Jesus behind. We see this in the news every day. If we would only listen and apply the truths found in the Bible, Jesus would be walking with us and going with us in everything we do.
It is easy to ‘leave Jesus behind’. You do not even have to try hard to accomplish this task. All one must do is to not to invite Jesus along, or better yet, ignore that Jesus is your friend, nor believe that Jesus does not care about what you do. There are lots of biblical examples of these facts, and in these last days, for one to ignore or remove Jesus from what you are about to do, will only invite God’s wrath into the very situation you are planning to do on your own.
Leaving Jesus behind creates confusion, allows Satan to manipulate your actions and attitudes, and most of all, gives other people control over not only your choices but the outcomes of your actions. This is presently happening in the policies and actions of our elected officials, and it is sad to see our nation on a collision course with the spiritual darkness stated in the Book of Revelation.
Don’t believe me then read the Book of Daniel in the Old Testament. When Jewish people continued with their faith in God even when they were slaves in a foreign land, God continued to bless them and protect them, or how about the Book of Esther, where God saved a whole nation when just a few individuals followed God’s truths and depended on His mercy to deliver them.
When you leave Jesus behind only trouble comes one’s way. Take for instance the example of the disciples leaving Jesus behind when Jesus said, “I will never leave you or forsake you.” (Note: even though Jesus stated this promise, one should not tempt God and think you do not have to do anything to keep Jesus near, the opposite is very true.) If one wants Jesus to “never forsake you” then act as you believe it; invite Jesus to be part of all you do.
Twice the disciples left Jesus behind. That is why Jesus showed up after His death and resurrection. One, He walked with two disciples along the road, and yet they did not recognize them even though they said, “Did not our hearts burn within us when He spoke.” And there is a better second example, when the disciples went fishing with Peter and could not catch any fish until a mystery man (Jesus) called out from the shore saying, “Cast your net on the other side of the boat.” (Once again, read these stories in the Bible.)
When Jesus shows up everything changes; always has and always will! Every time you tell Jesus what you want to do or will be doing, you are inviting Him along. Just say, “Jesus, I will be doing this or going here,” or “What do you think Jesus what I should do or decide in this situation.” Every time you do this, you push Satan aside, stop people’s influence over you, and opens the door for Christ to come in. It is just that simple! Furthermore, since yesterday was Pentecost Sunday, if you also leave the Holy Spirit out of the decision-making processes of your life and do not understand how the Holy Spirit works and how He supports the Trinity (read Proverbs) you will fail for sure. Why did Christ tell all His disciples to stay in Jerusalem and not to begin their ministries and fulfill their calling in Christ? Jesus knew that it would be the Holy Spirit living in His disciples that would help them, comfort them, and give them the tools to remember everything Jesus said to them. This is taking Jesus with you—living in the Holy Spirit.
How does one live in this world without anointing, power, and gifts from God—this is a receipt for total spiritual failure! I challenge you to operate under God’s promise and protection—it will save your life in these last days.
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