This morning I was listening to Chapter 18 of the Book of John and the first verse said, “When Jesus had spoken these words, he went out with His disciples over the Brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which He and His disciples entered.” I knew that they had gone there before. It was a familiar thing for them to go somewhere to pray.
Something shot through me as I head that Scripture. Jesus wants us to go with Him to a quiet spot so that we can pray together. I wonder how many of the disciples were reluctant to go. How many secretly wanted to go to Dairy Queen and get some dessert first? How many argued inside themselves and with great self-pity said, “If I have to!” How many went willingly and joyfully? They were human just as we are.
I am guilty of being reluctant because of the thorns along my path of life. His seeds fall into my thorn patch and the cares of the world choke out my time with Jesus. I am guilty. Please forgive me, Lord. I do not want to be this way!
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